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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which talks about issues regarding open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses. New advancements in blended learning enable humans in nations all around the world to take classes online. These MOOCs are customarily free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are several topics that learning technology organizations are struggling with more than ever because 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 be assured that the quality control for these MOOCs is satisfactory? How can learners certify that educators are properly credentialed to teach online? What strategies are being used by organizations like New Zealand to conduct these massively open online courses? What innovative assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can participants manage poor learner motivation and high student dropout rates?

As blended learning technology becomes more commonplace there is a expanding need to understand how massively open online courses are being conducted. Intellectuals and numerous other participants want to gain a better understanding of the outcomes of these interesting new open education undertakings. Instructors want to better understand how these massively open online courses can be made better. To satisfy this increasing need for data the stimulating new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these MOOC courses and other open education subjects. This authoritative new book also researches the controversies associated with these MOOC courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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