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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which examines subjects pertaining to open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Modern advances in blended learning technology are empowering people all around the world to take part in classes via the Internet. MOOCs are massive because there is no limit on the number of participating students. These MOOC courses are customarily free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous topics that distance learning organizations are struggling with now that online learning technology is improving so quickly. This scholarly volume offer guidelines for educators hoping to create a highly engaging MOOC-based learning environment. How can participants ensure that the quality of instruction provided by these massively open online courses is passable? How can learners make sure that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOCs? What different business models are being used by organizations like Chad to conduct these MOOCs? What teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can teachers manage issues like poor motivation and high attrition?

As digital e-learning technology becomes more widespread there is a developing desire to gain a better understanding of how massively open online courses are being conducted. Professors and many other participants want to better comprehend the outcomes of these significant new open education ventures. Educators want to better understand how massively open online courses can be made better. To satisfy this crescive demand for knowledge the intriguing new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of MOOC classes and other open education resource issues. This dramatic new book also examines the major controversies associated with these massive open online courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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