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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which discusses subjects related to open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). The latest changes in blended learning technology are making it possible for learners in nations all around the world to participate in courses via the Internet. These MOOC classes are almost always free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few issues that e-learning institutions are having to deal with today because technology-enhanced learning is improving so rapidly. This scholarly volume offer guidelines for educators hoping to create a highly engaging MOOC-based learning environment. How can participants guarantee that the quality of instruction provided by these massive open online courses is decent? How can stakeholders certify that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online classes? What different strategies are being used by organizations like Micronesia to conduct these massive open online courses? What evaluation strategies and experimental teaching practices are optimal? How can participants handle problems like inadequate motivation and high attrition?

As distance learning technology becomes more commonplace there is a demand to better understand how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Universities and numerous other participants need to be more aware of these compelling new open educational initiatives. Public servants want to better understand how these MOOCs can be made better. In response to this developing desire for details the inspiring new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of MOOC courses and other open education issues. This scholarly new book also describes the key controversies associated with these MOOC classes and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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