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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which investigates topics having to do with open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOC). Brand new gains in learning technology have made it possible for students in all parts of the world to be participants in classes online. These MOOC classes are customarily free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few subjects that elearning organizations are having to deal with now that blended learning technology is advancing so fast. This scholarly volume offer guidelines for educators hoping to create a highly engaging MOOC-based learning environment. How can teachers ensure that the education provided by these massively open online courses is adequate? How can stakeholders certify that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online MOOC courses? What different business models are being used by organizations like University of Florida to conduct these massively open online courses? What experimental teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can educators manage poor student motivation and high dropout rates?

As elearning becomes more available there is a expanding desire to perceive how MOOC courses are being conducted. Professors and numerous other stakeholders want to better grasp these significant new open educational undertakings. Educators want to gain more knowledge about how these MOOC courses can be improved. To satisfy this growing need for information MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these MOOCs and other open education issues. This authoritative new book also reviews the major controversies associated with MOOC classes and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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