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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which talks about topics relating to open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOC). The latest developments in online learning technology make it possible for people in every nation on earth to participate in online courses. These massive open courses are normally free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are many topics that e-learning technology organizations have to deal with today because blended learning technology is advancing so rapidly. This scholarly volume offer guidelines for educators hoping to create a highly engaging MOOC-based learning environment. How can stakeholders certify that the education provided by these massive open online courses is passable? How can stakeholders be assured that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online MOOC courses? What business models are being used by institutions like Coursera to conduct these massively open online courses? What assessment strategies and innovative teaching practices are in use today? How can organizations deal with the problems of inadequate student motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As distance learning technology becomes more prolific there is a increasing need to gain more knowledge about how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Corporations and many other participants would like to be more aware of the outcomes of these promising new open education undertakings. Educators want to comprehend how these massive open online courses can be made better. To satisfy this expanding need for data MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these online MOOCs and other open education resource subjects. This dramatic new book also analyzes the major controversies associated with MOOCs and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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