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MOOCs and Open Education is a book that studies issues regarding open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOC). Recent developments in blended learning have empowered learners all around the world to participate in classes online. MOOCs are open because they encourage open access via the Internet for all learners. Massively open online courses are usually free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of issues that e-learning technology institutions have to struggle with today because online learning technology is advancing so fast. This book answers many questions about MOOCs and other forms of open education. This scholarly volume offer guidelines for educators hoping to create a highly engaging MOOC-based learning environment. How can teachers make sure that the quality of education provided by these massive open online courses is tolerable? How can institutions ensure that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online? What different business models are being used by institutions like Coursera to conduct these MOOC courses? What evaluation strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can organizations manage problems like inadequate student motivation and high student dropout rates?

As blended learning becomes more available there is a increasing desideratum to gain more knowledge about how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Scholars and lots of other stakeholders want to gain a better understanding of the outcomes of these significant new open educational initiatives. Intellectuals want to understand how massively open online courses can be improved. To meet this developing desire for data the stimulating new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these massive open online courses and other open education topics. This thrilling new book also studies the key controversies associated with massively open online courses and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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