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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which studies issues regarding open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses. Brand new changes in technology-enhanced learning are providing the means for learners all over the world to take classes via the Internet. These online MOOCs are normally free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous topics that blended learning institutions have to deal with now that technology-enhanced learning is developing so swiftly. This collected edition describes many different types of MOOC options and the full range of business plans related to MOOCs. How can educators guarantee that the quality of these massively open online courses is satisfactory? How can we certify that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOC classes? What different strategies are being used by institutions like CaltechX to conduct these MOOC courses? What evaluation strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can we handle issues like low learner motivation and high student attrition?

As electronic education technology becomes more prolific there is a expanding desire to gain a better understanding of how MOOC classes are being conducted. Instructors and lots of other participants need to gain a better understanding of the outcomes of these promising new open educational initiatives. Trainers want to know how these massive open online courses can be made better. To respond to this increasing need for knowledge MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of massive open online courses and other open educational subjects. This intriguing new book also examines the major controversies associated with massively open online courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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