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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which addresses subjects related to open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses. Recent changes in distance learning make it possible for students in all parts of the world to be participants in classes via the Internet. Massive open online courses are ordinarily free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are several topics that learning technology institutions are having to consider now that e-learning technology is developing so fast. This scholarly volume offer guidelines for educators hoping to create a highly engaging MOOC-based learning environment. How can participants guarantee that the quality of teaching provided by these MOOCs is adequate? How can learners assure that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online? What business models are being used by organizations like Coursera to conduct these massive open online courses? What innovative teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can we get a handle on inadequate student motivation and high dropout rates?

As blended learning technology becomes more prolific there is a increasing need to gain more knowledge about how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Academics and many other participants need to gain a better understanding of the outcomes of these compelling new open educational undertakings. Students want to comprehend how MOOC classes can be improved. To respond to this increasing desideratum for details the intriguing new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these MOOC courses and other open educational resource issues. This stimulating new book also deals with the most important controversies associated with massively open online courses and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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