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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that describes subjects related to open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). New changes in electronic educational technology are empowering people in every nation on earth to take classes online. MOOC classes are normally free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of subjects that blended learning institutions must deal with more than ever because online learning technology is developing so quickly. How can we be assured that the quality of training provided by these massively open online courses is good? MOOCs are a form of distance education. This open education book offers guidelines for others hoping to create a highly engaging MOOC-based learning experience. How can we certify that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online MOOC classes? What different business strategies are being used by organizations like British Sovereign Base Areas to conduct these MOOC classes? What experimental evaluation strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can educators handle inadequate learner motivation and high student attrition?

As blended learning becomes more abundant there is a desire to perceive how massively open online courses are being conducted. Public servants and numerous other participants need to gain more knowledge about the outcomes of these open educational experiments. Corporations want to know how MOOC courses can be enhanced. To satisfy this increasing desire for knowledge the inspiring new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these MOOC courses and other open educational issues. This intriguing new book also examines the key controversies associated with these MOOC courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

MOOCS And Open Education