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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which analyzes subjects relevant to open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses. The latest developments in digital education technology have provided the means for people in nations all aver the world to be participants in courses via the Internet. These MOOC courses are generally free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous issues that blended learning organizations are having to deal with today because technology-enhanced learning is developing so quickly. How can educators make sure that the schooling provided by these massive open online courses is tolerable? This open education book offers guidelines for others hoping to create a highly engaging MOOC-based learning experience. How can institutions ensure that instructors are properly credentialed to teach online? What different business models are being used by organizations like YouTube to conduct these MOOC classes? How can proper quality standards be consistently defined and maintained? What assessment strategies and innovative teaching practices are in use today? How can participants manage low motivation and high learner attrition?

As e-learning technology becomes more available there is a increasing necessity to be aware of how MOOC classes are being conducted. Academics and many other participants need to better comprehend the outcomes of these exciting new open education ventures. Educators want to gain an understanding of how massively open online courses can be made better. To satisfy this need for facts MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these massive open online courses and other open educational topics. This inspiring new book also deals with the most important controversies associated with these massive online courses and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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