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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that discusses issues having to do with open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOC). Modern advancements in digital education technology have provided the means for learners in all parts of the world to take classes online. These online MOOCs are generally free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are several subjects that blended learning organizations have to deal with more than ever because blended learning technology is improving so swiftly. This scholarly volume offer guidelines for educators hoping to create a highly engaging MOOC-based learning environment. How can we assure that the quality of these massive open online courses is good? How can participants assure that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach massive open online courses? What business models are being used by institutions like Togo to conduct these MOOC courses? What teaching practices and original assessment strategies are optimal? How can we deal with the problems of poor learner motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As online education technology becomes more widespread there is a developing desideratum to better understand how these MOOCs are being conducted. Teachers and many other stakeholders would like to better understand the outcomes of these significant new open education endeavours. Public servants want to gain an understanding of how massive open online courses can be improved. To satisfy this developing desire for data the stimulating new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these online MOOCs and other open education issues. This definitive new book also studies the major controversies associated with these massive open online courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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