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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which deals with topics regarding open education resources and massively open online courses (MOOC). Modern developments in blended learning enable people in nations all aver the world to be participants in courses via the Internet. MOOC courses are normally free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of topics that learning technology organizations are having to struggle with in 2015 because blended learning technology is advancing so rapidly. 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 stakeholders make sure that the education provided by these massively open online courses is acceptable? How can participants be assured that instructors are properly credentialed to teach online? What different business strategies are being used by institutions like Uruguay to conduct these MOOC classes? What experimental teaching practices and evaluation strategies are in use today? How can institutions handle problems like poor student motivation and high student attrition?

As digital education technology becomes more abundant there is a expanding necessity to be aware of how MOOC courses are being conducted. Academics and numerous other participants desire to gain a better understanding of the outcomes of these open educational endeavours. Scientists want to understand how these MOOC classes can be improved. In response to this demand for knowledge MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of massive open online courses and other open educational topics. This gripping new book also analyzes the controversies associated with these massively open online courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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