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MOOCs and Open Education is a book that explores subjects pertaining to open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Recent developments in blended learning technology have made it possible for learners in all parts of the world to take courses via the Internet. MOOC courses are almost always free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few subjects that learning technology organizations have to consider now that blended learning technology is improving so fast. This scholarly volume offer guidelines for educators hoping to create a highly engaging MOOC-based learning environment. How can stakeholders assure that the teaching provided by these MOOC courses is tolerable? How can students ensure that educators are properly credentialed to teach massive open online courses? What business models are being used by organizations like Georgia to conduct these massively open online courses? What original teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can educators manage poor student motivation and high dropout rates?

As elearning becomes more prolific there is a increasing demand to understand how massively open online courses are being conducted. Teachers and lots of other stakeholders would like to be more aware of these compelling new open educational initiatives. Lecturers want to know how massively open online courses can be enhanced. In response to this developing demand for details MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of massive open online courses and other open educational resource topics. This intriguing new book also analyzes the most important controversies associated with these massive open courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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