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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that considers subjects having to do with open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Brand new developments in blended learning technology have enabled humans in all parts of the world to participate in classes online. These massive open courses are commonly free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. It is a challenge to motivate and engage students in online environments. There are a variety of topics that blended learning organizations have to deal with today because online learning technology is improving so quickly. How can educators be assured that the quality of instruction provided by these MOOC courses is all right? How can institutions guarantee that educators are properly credentialed for teaching online? What strategies are being used by institutions like Micronesia to conduct these MOOCs? What evaluation strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can teachers deal with poor learner motivation and high student attrition?

As elearning technology becomes more abundant there is a expanding need to understand how these MOOCs are being conducted. Instructors and lots of other stakeholders need to understand these exciting new open educational initiatives. Completion rates for online MOOCs are far less than the completion rates for traditional courses. Instructors want to know how MOOC classes can be enhanced. In response to this developing need for knowledge MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these MOOCs and other open education resource subjects. This stimulating new book also discusses the most important controversies associated with these massive online courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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