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MOOCs and Open Education is a book that describes issues relating to open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Recent improvements in distance learning technology enable students in nations all aver the world to be participants in online courses. These MOOC courses are generally free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. Keeping thousands of students motivated and involved in a course is difficult for an instructor. There are several subjects that technology-enhanced learning organizations have to consider today because online education technology is improving so quickly. 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 education provided by these massively open online courses is tolerable? How can we make sure that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified for online teaching? What different business models are being used by institutions like Georgetown University to conduct these MOOC classes? What assessment strategies and experimental teaching practices are optimal? How can participants handle inadequate learner motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As blended learning technology becomes more procurable there is a growing demand to gain more knowledge about how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Trainers and many other participants want to better comprehend these important new open educational endeavours. People want to comprehend how massively open online courses can be made better. To handle this developing need for knowledge MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these online MOOCs and other open education resource topics. This scholarly new book also addresses the most important controversies associated with massively open online courses and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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