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MOOCs and Open Education is a book that describes topics regarding open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Modern evolvements in blended learning technology are providing the means for people in nations all around the world to be participants in classes via the Internet. MOOCs are massive because there is no limit on the number of participating students. MOOCs are usually free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are several issues that distance learning organizations must deal with more than ever because learning technology is developing so quickly. This scholarly volume offer guidelines for educators hoping to create a highly engaging MOOC-based learning environment. How can participants certify that the schooling provided by these MOOC classes is decent? How can institutions ensure that educators are properly credentialed to teach online? What different business models are being used by organizations like edX to conduct these MOOCs? What assessment strategies and original teaching practices are optimal? How can we handle inadequate motivation and high attrition?

As digital education technology becomes more prolific there is a expanding need to comprehend how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Teachers and numerous other stakeholders need to understand the outcomes of these significant new open educational endeavours. Researchers want to gain an understanding of how these MOOCs can be enhanced. To meet this expanding desire for information the scholarly new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of massive open online courses and other open educational topics. This exciting new book also discusses the major controversies associated with massively open online courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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