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MOOCs and Open Education is a book that describes subjects pertaining to open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Recent gains in online education technology have made it possible for students in nations all aver the world to be participants in courses via the Internet. MOOCs are massive because there is no limit on the number of participating students. MOOCs are usually free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few issues that blended learning organizations are struggling with more than ever because online education technology is developing so swiftly. This scholarly volume offer guidelines for educators hoping to create a highly engaging MOOC-based learning environment. How can teachers ensure that the schooling provided by these massively open online courses is all right? How can learners make sure that instructors are properly credentialed to teach online classes? What different business strategies are being used by organizations like Academic Earth to conduct these MOOCs? What assessment strategies and original teaching practices are in use today? How can institutions manage inadequate student motivation and high dropout rates?

As digital education technology becomes more widespread there is a increasing demand to better understand how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Lecturers and many other stakeholders want to gain a better understanding of these exciting new open education initiatives. Trainers want to grasp how these MOOC courses can be improved. To handle this increasing desideratum for information the book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these online MOOCs and other open educational issues. This inspiring new book also articulates the major controversies associated with these MOOC classes and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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