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MOOCs and Open Education is a book that analyzes topics regarding open education resources and massive open online courses (MOOC). Brand new evolvements in blended learning technology are empowering learners in all parts of the world to be participants in classes via the Internet. These online MOOC courses are ordinarily free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. It is a challenge to motivate and engage students in online environments. There are a variety of subjects that online education organizations have to consider more than ever because e-learning technology is developing so swiftly. How can we ensure that the teaching provided by these MOOC classes is decent? This open education book offers guidelines for others hoping to create a highly engaging MOOC-based learning experience. How can participants ensure that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online MOOC courses? What business models are being used by organizations like El Salvador to conduct these MOOC courses? What experimental evaluation strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can organizations deal with the issues of inadequate student motivation and high learner attrition?

As digital learning technology becomes more prolific there is a growing demand to understand how MOOCs are being conducted. Educators and numerous other participants desire to be more aware of the outcomes of these important new open education experiments. Everyone wants to know how these MOOC classes can be made better. To meet this desideratum for information MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of MOOC classes and other open educational resource issues. This scholarly new book also discusses the key controversies associated with these MOOC courses and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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