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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which explores topics regarding open educational resources and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Brand new evolvements in blended learning technology have empowered students in all parts of the world to take part in classes via the Internet. These online MOOC courses are commonly free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous subjects that elearning institutions have to struggle with in 2015 because online learning technology is advancing so rapidly. This scholarly volume offer guidelines for educators hoping to create a highly engaging MOOC-based learning environment. How can institutions make sure that the teaching provided by these massively open online courses is adequate? How can participants guarantee that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOC classes? What different business strategies are being used by organizations like Finland to conduct these massively open online courses? What original assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can educators handle issues like inadequate learner motivation and high student attrition?

As distance learning technology becomes more commonplace there is a developing demand to better understand how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Teachers and lots of other participants would like to be more aware of these open educational ventures. Everyone wants to gain more knowledge about how these MOOC classes can be improved. To respond to this growing demand for details the dramatic new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these online MOOCs and other open educational resource issues. This scholarly new book also examines the major controversies associated with massive open online courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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