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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which examines subjects having to do with open educational resources and massive open online courses (MOOC). The latest advancements in blended learning enable learners in all parts of the world to participate in classes via the Internet. These massive open online courses are free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of subjects that online education organizations have to deal with more than ever because online learning technology is developing so swiftly. 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 massively open online courses is all right? How can learners assure that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach massively open online courses? What different business models are being used by organizations like University of Pennsylvania to conduct these MOOCs? What experimental teaching practices and evaluation strategies are in use today? How can institutions deal with the issues of inadequate student motivation and high attrition?

As elearning becomes more commonplace there is a developing desideratum to gain a better understanding of how these MOOCs are being conducted. Teachers and lots of other stakeholders want to better perceive these open education ventures. Everybody wants to understand how these massively open online courses can be enhanced. To respond to this demand for details the book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these online MOOC courses and other open educational issues. This gripping new book also analyzes the major controversies associated with these massive open courses and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

MOOCS And Open Education