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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which examines issues relevant to open educational resources and massive open online courses (MOOC). Recent evolvements in online learning have empowered people in nations all aver the world to be participants in classes online. MOOCs are free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of topics that online education institutions are dealing with now that blended learning technology is developing so rapidly. This scholarly volume offer guidelines for educators hoping to create a highly engaging MOOC-based learning environment. How can educators ensure that the quality of teaching provided by these MOOC courses is acceptable? How can participants guarantee that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online courses? What different business models are being used by organizations like Khan Academy to conduct these MOOCs? What original teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can participants deal with the issues of inadequate student motivation and high learner attrition?

As digital e-learning technology becomes more prolific there is a increasing desire to be aware of how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Educators and lots of other participants would like to be more aware of the outcomes of these intriguing new open education initiatives. Professors want to perceive how these massive open online courses can be enhanced. To handle this expanding desideratum for information the definitive new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these massive open online courses and other open education resource subjects. This scholarly new book also examines the controversies associated with MOOC classes and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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