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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which studies topics relating to open education resources and massive open online courses (MOOCs). New evolvements in blended learning technology are providing the means for people in every nation on earth to take part in classes online. These MOOCs are mostly free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few topics that distance learning institutions are having to deal with more than ever because elearning technology is developing so rapidly. This scholarly volume offer guidelines for educators hoping to create a highly engaging MOOC-based learning environment. How can we be assured that the quality of instruction provided by these massively open online courses is respectable? How can organizations certify that instructors are properly credentialed to teach online classes? What different strategies are being used by organizations like iversity to conduct these MOOC courses? What teaching practices and innovative assessment strategies are optimal? How can teachers manage problems like poor learner motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As e-learning becomes more abundant there is a necessity to understand how massively open online courses are being conducted. Professors and numerous other participants want to better perceive these new open education ventures. Scientists want to understand how these MOOC courses can be enhanced. In response to this increasing desideratum for information MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these MOOC classes and other open educational topics. This dramatic new book also researches the key controversies associated with these MOOCs and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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