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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which studies issues related to open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Recent changes in online education technology enable learners in nations all aver the world to be participants in online courses. These massive online courses are usually free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are many topics that online learning technology organizations have to struggle with now that blended 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 educators ensure that the schooling provided by these massively open online courses is good? How can stakeholders certify that instructors are properly credentialed to teach online courses? What business strategies are being used by organizations like Davidson College to conduct these MOOC courses? What teaching practices and innovative assessment strategies are optimal? How can organizations deal with the problems of inadequate student motivation and high learner attrition?

As elearning becomes more prolific there is a desire to comprehend how massively open online courses are being conducted. Trainers and numerous other participants would like to better perceive the outcomes of these promising new open educational undertakings. Professors want to comprehend how massive open online courses can be enhanced. In response to this desideratum for information MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these massive open courses and other open education subjects. This sensational new book also examines the key controversies associated with MOOC classes and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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