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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that discusses topics having to do with open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOC). New advances in learning technology have empowered people all around the world to take classes via the Internet. These massive open courses are usually free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of issues that blended learning institutions have to deal with more than ever because online education technology is improving so fast. How can organizations certify that the quality control for these MOOCs is passable? This open education book offers guidelines for others hoping to create a highly engaging MOOC-based learning experience. How can we make sure that educators are properly credentialed and qualified for online teaching? What different business models are being used by organizations like Armenia to conduct these massively open online courses? What assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can teachers get a handle on inadequate learner motivation and high attrition?

As digital education technology becomes more commonplace there is a growing demand to grasp how MOOC courses are being conducted. Students and many other stakeholders want to better grasp these important new open education initiatives. Professors want to gain an understanding of how these MOOCs can be improved. To satisfy this increasing desire for knowledge the scholarly new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open educational resource subjects. This dramatic new book also explores the major controversies associated with massively open online courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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