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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which examines issues pertaining to open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Modern developments in technology-enhanced learning enable people in every nation on earth to take courses online. MOOC courses are ordinarily free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are several subjects that blended learning institutions are having to deal with now that online learning technology is improving so rapidly. This scholarly volume offer guidelines for educators hoping to create a highly engaging MOOC-based learning environment. How can participants ensure that the education provided by these massively open online courses is tolerable? How can stakeholders make sure that educators are properly credentialed to teach online? What business models are being used by organizations like Baker Island to conduct these MOOCs? What innovative assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can teachers manage problems like poor student motivation and high dropout rates?

As digital e-learning technology becomes more widespread there is a growing demand to gain a better understanding of how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Instructors and many other participants desire to be more aware of the outcomes of these fascinating new open educational initiatives. Academics want to gain more knowledge about how these MOOC courses can be enhanced. To handle this expanding desire for details the gripping new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these massive open courses and other open education topics. This thrilling new book also addresses the most important controversies associated with these massive online courses and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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