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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that discusses topics regarding open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Recent advances in blended learning have enabled people in nations all aver the world to take part in classes online. Massive open online courses are free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous issues that e-learning technology organizations have to struggle with now that online education technology is developing so quickly. This scholarly volume offer guidelines for educators hoping to create a highly engaging MOOC-based learning environment. How can institutions be assured that the schooling provided by these massively open online courses is satisfactory? How can organizations ensure that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOC classes? What business strategies are being used by institutions like University of Minnesota to conduct these massively open online courses? How can proper quality standards be consistently defined and maintained? What evaluation strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can teachers handle low motivation and high learner attrition?

As technology-enhanced learning becomes more widespread there is a growing demand to grasp how MOOC classes are being conducted. Educators and numerous other participants need to be more aware of the outcomes of these new open educational ventures. Trainers want to grasp how massively open online courses can be enhanced. To meet this need for facts MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these massive online courses and other open education resource issues. This book also examines the key controversies associated with these MOOC courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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