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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which discusses issues relevant to open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses. Modern evolvements in blended learning technology are making it possible for people in every nation on earth to take part in courses online. MOOCs are usually free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are many issues that online learning technology organizations are dealing with now that online education technology is developing so rapidly. This scholarly volume offer guidelines for educators hoping to create a highly engaging MOOC-based learning environment. How can teachers ensure that the education provided by these MOOC classes is acceptable? How can institutions certify that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online classes? What business models are being used by organizations like University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign to conduct these MOOC classes? What innovative teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can we deal with the problems of inadequate learner motivation and high student attrition?

As blended learning technology becomes more commonplace there is a growing desideratum to better understand how massively open online courses are being conducted. Academics and numerous other stakeholders want to better understand the outcomes of these fascinating new open educational ventures. Scholars want to gain more knowledge about how MOOC classes can be enhanced. To meet this crescive demand for knowledge the authoritative new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of massive open online courses and other open educational resource subjects. This exciting new book also researches the major controversies associated with massively open online courses and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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