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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which researches subjects relating to open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Modern developments in distance learning technology enable people in all parts of the world to participate in courses online. These MOOC classes are typically free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of subjects that blended learning institutions have to deal with today because e-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 teachers make sure that the quality of schooling provided by these MOOC courses is respectable? How can students certify that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online classes? What different business strategies are being used by institutions like MOOEC to conduct these massively open online courses? What teaching practices and experimental assessment strategies are optimal? How can participants manage low motivation and high attrition?

As online learning technology becomes more abundant there is a desire to perceive how these MOOCs are being conducted. Professors and many other stakeholders desire to better understand these fascinating new open education initiatives. Everybody wants to know how these massively open online courses can be made better. To respond to this crescive demand for details the stimulating new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these massive open online courses and other open educational issues. This inspiring new book also considers the most important controversies associated with massively open online courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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