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MOOCs and Open Education is a book that analyzes subjects relevant to open education resources and massive open online courses (MOOCs). The latest improvements in distance learning have enabled learners all over the world to participate in courses online. These online MOOCs are usually free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of subjects that e-learning institutions have to struggle with now that learning technology is advancing so rapidly. This scholarly volume offer guidelines for educators hoping to create a highly engaging MOOC-based learning environment. How can educators certify that the schooling provided by these massively open online courses is adequate? How can learners be assured that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach classes online? What different business strategies are being used by institutions like Micronesia to conduct these MOOCs? What teaching practices and experimental evaluation strategies are in use today? How can stakeholders deal with the issues of poor student motivation and high dropout rates?

As blended learning becomes more available there is a demand to better understand how massively open online courses are being conducted. Universities and many other stakeholders want to better understand these exciting new open education initiatives. Educators want to perceive how MOOC classes can be made better. To handle this developing desideratum for data the definitive new book 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 discusses the major controversies associated with these massive open online courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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