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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which addresses topics related to open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). New advances in blended learning technology have made it possible for humans all over the world to be participants in online classes. These massive open courses are usually free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous issues that e-learning technology institutions are dealing with more than ever because online education technology 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 we make sure that the quality of teaching provided by these MOOCs is good? This open education book offers guidelines for others hoping to create a highly engaging MOOC-based learning experience. How can stakeholders make sure that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online MOOC courses? What strategies are being used by institutions like Miriada X to conduct these massive open online courses? What evaluation strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can teachers deal with the issues of low motivation and high student attrition?

As blended learning becomes more commonplace there is a increasing necessity to gain a better understanding of how MOOC classes are being conducted. Teachers and many other stakeholders would like to better understand these intriguing new open educational undertakings. Corporations want to perceive how MOOC classes can be made better. To respond to this developing demand for knowledge the intriguing new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these online MOOC courses and other open education subjects. This stimulating new book also considers the major controversies associated with massive open online courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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