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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which examines issues relevant to open education resources and massively open online courses (MOOC). Brand new advances in blended learning have made it possible for learners in nations all around the world to take part in classes via the Internet. These massive online courses are mostly free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are several subjects that learning technology institutions are having to deal with more than ever because 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 teachers assure that the quality of instruction provided by these massive open online courses is decent? This open education book offers guidelines for others hoping to create a highly engaging MOOC-based learning experience. How can stakeholders certify that teachers are properly credentialed to teach online MOOC classes? What different business models are being used by organizations like Davidson College to conduct these MOOC courses? What innovative assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can we deal with the issues of low motivation and high student dropout rates?

As e-learning technology becomes more abundant there is a increasing demand to be aware of how massively open online courses are being conducted. Universities and lots of other stakeholders desire to better perceive the outcomes of these important new open educational endeavours. Public servants want to gain more knowledge about how these MOOC classes can be enhanced. In response to this developing demand for data the amazing new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these massively open online courses and other open education subjects. This sensational new book also deals with the key controversies associated with these MOOCs and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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