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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which discusses subjects relevant to open education resources and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Recent developments in electronic education technology have empowered learners all around the world to take courses via the Internet. MOOCs are customarily free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few subjects that online learning technology organizations are dealing with more than ever because online learning technology is improving so swiftly. How can stakeholders make sure that the quality of training provided by these massively open online courses is respectable? This open education book offers guidelines for others hoping to create a highly engaging MOOC-based learning experience. How can we be assured that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach classes online? What different business strategies are being used by institutions like OpenupEd to conduct these massive open online courses? How can educators get a handle on inadequate student motivation and high learner attrition?

As blended learning technology becomes more procurable there is a expanding desire to perceive how MOOC classes are being conducted. Corporations and many other participants want to be more aware of these compelling new open education initiatives. Instructors want to gain an understanding of how these massively open online courses can be improved. In response to this growing need for details the inspiring new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of massive open online courses and other open education resource issues. This interesting new book also considers the most important controversies associated with these online MOOCs and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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