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MOOCs and Open Education is a book that articulates subjects having to do with open educational resources and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Modern evolvements in blended learning technology have enabled people in every nation on earth to be participants in courses via the Internet. Massive open online courses (MOOCs) and similar experiments with open education are allowing millions of self-directed online learners around the globe to learn from well-known professors. These MOOC courses are normally free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are several subjects that learning technology organizations are having to consider today because online education technology is developing so quickly. 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 instruction provided by these massive open online courses is adequate? How can institutions guarantee that educators are properly credentialed to teach online courses? What different business strategies are being used by institutions like Finland to conduct these massively open online courses? What evaluation strategies and experimental teaching practices are optimal? How can institutions handle poor motivation and high student attrition?

As technology-enhanced learning becomes more available there is a increasing need to gain a better understanding of how MOOCs are being conducted. Students and lots of other stakeholders need to gain more knowledge about these promising new open education endeavours. Researchers want to perceive how massive open online courses can be enhanced. To respond to this growing need for facts the thrilling new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these massive online courses and other open educational topics. This gripping new book also analyzes the controversies associated with these massively open online courses and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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