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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which describes topics relating to open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). The latest changes in blended learning are providing the means for students in nations all around the world to participate in classes via the Internet. These massive online courses are mostly free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous subjects that elearning technology organizations are having to attend to now that online education technology is improving so rapidly. How can stakeholders assure that the quality control for these MOOC classes is passable? MOOCs are a form of distance education. This open education book offers guidelines for others hoping to create a highly engaging MOOC-based learning experience. How can organizations ensure that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online? What business models are being used by institutions like edX to conduct these MOOC classes? What teaching practices and original assessment strategies are optimal? How can educators manage problems like inadequate student motivation and high dropout rates?

As blended learning technology becomes more prolific there is a developing need to gain more knowledge about how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Corporations and many other stakeholders want to better comprehend these new open education undertakings. Lecturers want to gain more knowledge about how MOOC classes can be made better. To handle this developing desire for knowledge the new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these massive open online courses and other open education subjects. This inspiring new book also considers the major controversies associated with these MOOC courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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