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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which analyzes subjects relating to open educational resources and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Recent improvements in blended learning technology make it possible for students in nations all around the world to participate in courses via the Internet. Massive open online courses are ordinarily free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are many topics that online learning institutions are having to deal with now that online learning technology is improving so fast. This scholarly volume offer guidelines for educators hoping to create a highly engaging MOOC-based learning environment. How can educators guarantee that the training provided by these MOOC courses is adequate? How can institutions certify that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online MOOC courses? What business strategies are being used by organizations like University of Michigan to conduct these massively open online courses? What teaching practices and original assessment strategies are in use today? How can stakeholders handle problems like low student motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As online learning becomes more commonplace there is a expanding demand to comprehend how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Academics and numerous other participants want to gain a better understanding of the outcomes of these interesting new open education endeavours. Trainers want to gain more knowledge about how these MOOC courses can be made better. To meet this expanding need for information the sensational new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these online MOOCs and other open education resource subjects. This dramatic new book also investigates the key controversies associated with MOOC classes and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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