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MOOCs and Open Education is a book that reviews subjects relating to open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). New developments in blended learning technology have empowered learners in all parts of the world to take part in courses via the Internet. Massively open online courses are almost always free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous issues that technology-enhanced learning organizations have to deal with now that online learning technology is developing so fast. This scholarly volume offer guidelines for educators hoping to create a highly engaging MOOC-based learning environment. How can organizations ensure that the education provided by these MOOCs is decent? How can stakeholders make sure that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach courses online? What business models are being used by institutions like Mt. San Jacinto College to conduct these massively open online courses? What evaluation strategies and experimental teaching practices are optimal? How can organizations manage problems like inadequate student motivation and high learner attrition?

As elearning technology becomes more commonplace there is a growing necessity to comprehend how massively open online courses are being conducted. Lecturers and numerous other participants desire to better perceive the outcomes of these promising new open education initiatives. Researchers want to understand how these MOOC courses can be improved. In response to this expanding desideratum for facts the new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of MOOC courses and other open educational resource topics. This definitive new book also discusses the major controversies associated with these MOOC classes and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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