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MOOCs and Open Education is a book that discusses topics relating to open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Modern improvements in distance learning technology are enabling learners in every nation on earth to take part in online classes. Massively open online courses are commonly free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are many topics that blended learning institutions are having to deal with now that learning technology is improving so rapidly. 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 instruction provided by these massive open online courses is satisfactory? How can institutions be assured that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online MOOC courses? What different business strategies are being used by organizations like Australia to conduct these massive open online courses? What teaching practices and experimental evaluation strategies are optimal? How can organizations deal with the issues of poor motivation and high student dropout rates?

As blended learning becomes more commonplace there is a need to gain a better understanding of how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Trainers and many other stakeholders want to better understand these exciting new open education ventures. Teachers want to gain an understanding of how these massively open online courses can be improved. To handle this demand for knowledge MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of MOOC courses and other open education resource issues. This exciting new book also examines the controversies associated with MOOCs and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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