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MOOCs and Open Education is a book that discusses topics having to do with open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses. Modern changes in blended learning technology are enabling students in all parts of the world to take courses online. MOOC courses are usually free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are many issues that distance learning institutions are having to consider more than ever because learning technology is developing so fast. This scholarly volume offer guidelines for educators hoping to create a highly engaging MOOC-based learning environment. How can educators ensure that the quality of training provided by these MOOCs is tolerable? How can institutions be assured that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online MOOC classes? What different business strategies are being used by institutions like The New School to conduct these massive open online courses? What original assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can participants handle poor learner motivation and high dropout rates?

As blended learning becomes more prolific there is a developing need to understand how these MOOCs are being conducted. Educators and numerous other stakeholders would like to gain a better understanding of these exciting new open educational initiatives. Public servants want to understand how MOOCs can be enhanced. To satisfy this crescive desire for knowledge the new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these massive online courses and other open education issues. This dramatic new book also deals with the most important controversies associated with MOOC classes and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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