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MOOCs and Open Education is a book that researches topics relating to open educational resources and massively open online courses (MOOC). Recent developments in online learning technology are providing the means for people in every nation on earth to participate in classes via the Internet. MOOC classes are normally free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of topics that e-learning technology organizations have to struggle with more than ever because learning technology is developing so swiftly. This scholarly volume offer guidelines for educators hoping to create a highly engaging MOOC-based learning environment. How can organizations make sure that the quality of education provided by these MOOC courses is good? How can students ensure that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online classes? What different business strategies are being used by institutions like Italy to conduct these MOOC courses? What assessment strategies and innovative teaching practices are optimal? How can institutions deal with the issues of inadequate learner motivation and high attrition?

As blended learning becomes more procurable there is a growing demand to perceive how massively open online courses are being conducted. Public servants and many other stakeholders need to gain a better understanding of the outcomes of these fascinating new open educational experiments. Instructors want to know how these massively open online courses can be enhanced. To satisfy this growing demand for information MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of MOOC classes and other open education topics. This stimulating new book also discusses the controversies associated with massive open online courses and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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