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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which discusses topics relating to open educational resources and massive open online courses (MOOC). The latest changes in blended learning technology are providing the means for learners in nations all aver the world to participate in online classes. These MOOC classes are commonly free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are several issues that elearning institutions have to deal with today because technology-enhanced learning is advancing so quickly. 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 educators assure that the schooling provided by these MOOC classes is adequate? How can organizations be assured that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach massive open online courses? What business models are being used by institutions like OpenLearning to conduct these massive open online courses? What assessment strategies and experimental teaching practices are in use today? How can stakeholders manage issues like inadequate student motivation and high attrition?

As elearning becomes more procurable there is a desire to grasp how massive open online courses are being conducted. Professors and many other stakeholders need to be more aware of these intriguing new open educational undertakings. Trainers want to better understand how these MOOCs can be enhanced. To handle this desire for details the stimulating new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these MOOC classes and other open educational issues. This intriguing new book also considers the controversies associated with MOOC classes and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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