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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which researches issues regarding open education resources and massively open online courses (MOOC). Modern changes in online learning technology enable humans in all parts of the world to take part in online courses. This MOOCs book conveys practical strategies which can be easily incorporated into face-to-face, blended, and online classes. These massive open courses are free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. Infrastructure, marketing, pedagogy, and assessment are some of the areas where questions about MOOCs and other forms of open education persist. There are a variety of issues that online learning technology organizations are having to consider more than ever because e-learning technology is advancing so swiftly. This scholarly volume offer guidelines for educators hoping to create a highly engaging MOOC-based learning environment. How can organizations assure that the quality of training provided by these MOOCs is adequate? How can learners ensure that educators are properly credentialed to teach courses online? What different business models are being used by institutions like Saint Barthelemy to conduct these MOOC classes? What experimental assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can we manage issues like poor motivation and high dropout rates?

As online education becomes more abundant there is a growing desire to be aware of how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Trainers and many other participants desire to be more aware of the outcomes of these important new open education undertakings. Instructors want to gain more knowledge about how MOOC classes can be improved. In response to this expanding desideratum for knowledge the book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these MOOC courses and other open educational topics. This scholarly new book also analyzes the most important controversies associated with these massive open online courses and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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