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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which explores subjects having to do with open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOC). Recent changes in elearning technology make it possible for humans in all parts of the world to be participants in classes online. These massively open online courses are free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous subjects that blended learning institutions have to struggle with now that online learning technology is improving so rapidly. How can we guarantee that the quality of training provided by these MOOC courses is decent? This open education book offers guidelines for others hoping to create a highly engaging MOOC-based learning experience. How can institutions ensure that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOC classes? What business strategies are being used by institutions like Peer to Peer University to conduct these massively open online courses? What experimental teaching practices and evaluation strategies are in use today? How can educators get a handle on poor motivation and high dropout rates?

As digital education technology becomes more abundant there is a increasing desideratum to perceive how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Trainers and lots of other stakeholders desire to gain a better understanding of these interesting new open education ventures. Scientists want to gain an understanding of how MOOCs can be enhanced. To handle this growing desire for details MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these massively open online courses and other open education subjects. This scholarly new book also discusses the major controversies associated with these online MOOCs and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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