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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which considers issues pertaining to open education resources and massive open online courses (MOOC). Modern evolvements in elearning are empowering students in all parts of the world to take part in courses via the Internet. Massively open online courses are free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are several subjects that blended learning institutions are considering more than ever because blended learning technology is improving so quickly. This collected edition describes many different types of MOOC options and the full range of business plans related to MOOCs. This scholarly volume offer guidelines for educators hoping to create a highly engaging MOOC-based learning environment. How can we ensure that the quality of instruction provided by these massively open online courses is tolerable? How can stakeholders ensure that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online courses? What different strategies are being used by institutions like Miriada X to conduct these MOOCs? What teaching practices and experimental evaluation strategies are in use today? How can institutions deal with the issues of inadequate motivation and high student attrition?

As e-learning technology becomes more widespread there is a developing desideratum to gain a better understanding of how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Educators and many other participants need to understand these promising new open educational experiments. People want to better understand how massively open online courses can be made better. To meet this increasing desideratum for facts MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these MOOCs and other open education subjects. This exciting new book also deals with the controversies associated with these massive online courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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