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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which deals with topics relevant to open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Modern developments in e-learning have made it possible for humans in every nation on earth to take part in online courses. These MOOC classes are mostly free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of subjects that online education organizations are dealing with today because elearning technology is advancing so fast. How can institutions certify that the education provided by these MOOCs is passable? This open education book offers guidelines for others hoping to create a highly engaging MOOC-based learning experience. How can organizations make sure that instructors are properly credentialed to teach courses online? What different business models are being used by institutions like Meetup to conduct these MOOC classes? What teaching practices and evaluation strategies are in use today? How can educators deal with the issues of low motivation and high learner dropout rates?

The ultimate purpose of massive open online courses is to provide education to more people all around the world. As blended learning technology becomes more widespread there is a demand to comprehend how massively open online courses are being conducted. Academics and lots of other participants want to gain a better understanding of these compelling new open education endeavours. Trainers want to better understand how these MOOCs can be improved. To satisfy this developing desideratum for facts the sensational new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of MOOC courses and other open education issues. This definitive new book also reviews the most important controversies associated with these MOOCs and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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