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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that examines topics regarding open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). New developments in blended learning technology are enabling people all around the world to take courses via the Internet. These MOOCs are customarily free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few subjects that e-learning institutions must deal with more than ever because online learning technology is improving so quickly. How can stakeholders ensure that the education provided by these massively open online courses is acceptable? This open education book offers guidelines for others hoping to create a highly engaging MOOC-based learning experience. How can institutions make sure that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOCs? What different business models are being used by institutions like United Kingdom to conduct these MOOC classes? What assessment strategies and innovative teaching practices are in use today? How can we manage low student motivation and high dropout rates?

As digital e-learning technology becomes more widespread there is a increasing desideratum to grasp how massively open online courses are being conducted. Researchers and lots of other stakeholders want to better grasp these important new open education initiatives. Corporations want to grasp how these MOOC classes can be enhanced. To handle this expanding desire for knowledge MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open education topics. This dramatic new book also describes the major controversies associated with these online MOOCs and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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