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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which considers subjects related to open educational resources and massively open online courses. New advancements in blended learning technology are empowering students in nations all aver the world to take classes online. These MOOC classes are usually free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are dozens of new technologies emerging each year that can be used for teaching and learning. There are a lot of issues that online learning organizations are having to attend to now that e-learning technology is improving so swiftly. This book answers many questions about MOOCs and other forms of open education. How can participants ensure that the teaching provided by these massively open online courses is all right? How can institutions make sure that teachers are properly credentialed to teach online MOOC classes? What business models are being used by organizations like Academic Earth to conduct these massive open online courses? What experimental teaching practices and evaluation strategies are in use today? How can stakeholders manage issues like inadequate motivation and high attrition?

As digital education technology becomes more widespread there is a increasing necessity to understand how MOOCs are being conducted. Professors and lots of other participants desire to better comprehend the outcomes of these fascinating new open educational initiatives. Instructors want to understand how these MOOCs can be enhanced. To respond to this expanding need for data MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these MOOC classes and other open educational resource topics. This gripping new book also addresses the controversies associated with these MOOC courses and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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