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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which discusses subjects related to open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). New gains in elearning technology have provided the means for people in all parts of the world to take part in online courses. These MOOC courses are mostly free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of subjects that blended learning organizations have to struggle with more than ever because online learning technology is advancing so fast. This scholarly volume offer guidelines for educators hoping to create a highly engaging MOOC-based learning environment. How can teachers assure that the quality of instruction provided by these massively open online courses is passable? How can participants assure that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach classes online? What business models are being used by institutions like Libya to conduct these MOOC courses? What assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can institutions manage issues like low student motivation and high student attrition?

As blended learning becomes more available there is a growing demand to be aware of how massively open online courses are being conducted. Scholars and many other participants desire to better perceive these interesting new open educational experiments. Corporations want to comprehend how these MOOC classes can be made better. To respond to this increasing need for information the sensational new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open education subjects. This thrilling new book also examines the key controversies associated with massively open online courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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