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MOOCs and Open Education is a book that examines issues relating to open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). New changes in digital education technology have made it possible for students all over the world to take courses online. These massive open online courses are mostly free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few topics that elearning technology institutions have to struggle with today because blended learning technology is developing so rapidly. This scholarly volume offer guidelines for educators hoping to create a highly engaging MOOC-based learning environment. How can institutions ensure that the teaching provided by these MOOCs is all right? How can we guarantee that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOCs? What business models are being used by organizations like Netherlands Antilles to conduct these MOOC classes? What experimental teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can educators manage problems like poor learner motivation and high learner attrition?

As blended learning technology becomes more abundant there is a demand to perceive how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Scholars and many other participants need to gain more knowledge about these important new open educational endeavours. Public servants want to know how these massively open online courses can be made better. In response to this increasing desire for facts the intriguing new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of MOOC classes and other open education resource issues. This sensational new book also explores the controversies associated with MOOCs and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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