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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which explores subjects having to do with open education resources and massively open online courses (MOOC). Modern gains in e-learning technology have made it possible for learners all around the world to take classes online. Massively open online courses are mostly free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are many topics that elearning institutions are struggling with now that elearning technology is improving so rapidly. This scholarly volume offer guidelines for educators hoping to create a highly engaging MOOC-based learning environment. How can organizations certify that the teaching provided by these MOOC classes is acceptable? How can stakeholders ensure that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach courses online? What business models are being used by organizations like Marquette University to conduct these massively open online courses? What teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can stakeholders handle low motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As blended learning technology becomes more abundant there is a increasing demand to grasp how MOOCs are being conducted. Trainers and many other stakeholders would like to gain more knowledge about the outcomes of these exciting new open educational ventures. Everybody wants to gain more knowledge about how MOOC classes can be improved. To handle this increasing demand for data the inspiring new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open education resource subjects. This gripping new book also discusses the major controversies associated with MOOC courses and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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