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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which investigates issues related to open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Modern gains in blended learning technology are empowering people in all parts of the world to take courses online. MOOCs are massive because there is no limit on the number of participating students. These online MOOCs are usually free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of subjects that blended learning institutions are having to consider today because online education technology is developing so quickly. This scholarly volume offer guidelines for educators hoping to create a highly engaging MOOC-based learning environment. How can participants assure that the quality of training provided by these massively open online courses is adequate? How can institutions assure that educators are properly credentialed to teach massively open online courses? What business strategies are being used by organizations like edX to conduct these MOOC classes? What evaluation strategies and experimental teaching practices are optimal? How can institutions manage low learner motivation and high student attrition?

As blended learning technology becomes more abundant there is a growing necessity to better understand how massively open online courses are being conducted. Teachers and many other participants need to better perceive the outcomes of these promising new open educational undertakings. Scientists want to gain an understanding of how these MOOC courses can be made better. To meet this need for facts the stimulating new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of MOOC classes and other open educational issues. This scholarly new book also researches the major controversies associated with massively open online courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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