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MOOCs and Open Education is a book that reviews issues regarding open educational resources and massive open online courses (MOOC). The latest gains in electronic education technology have enabled learners all around the world to take part in classes online. MOOC classes are typically free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are several issues that technology-enhanced learning institutions have to consider now that elearning technology is advancing so quickly. This scholarly volume offer guidelines for educators hoping to create a highly engaging MOOC-based learning environment. How can institutions guarantee that the teaching provided by these massive open online courses is passable? How can institutions make sure that educators are properly credentialed to teach MOOC classes? What strategies are being used by organizations like Comoros to conduct these MOOC classes? What teaching practices and evaluation strategies are in use today? How can participants handle poor learner motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As blended learning technology becomes more abundant there is a developing need to grasp how massive open online courses are being conducted. Students and numerous other participants would like to better perceive the outcomes of these important new open education initiatives. Lecturers want to gain more knowledge about how MOOC courses can be made better. In response to this growing need for information MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these massively open online courses and other open educational resource topics. This amazing new book also examines the most important controversies associated with MOOCs and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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