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MOOCs and Open Education is a book that considers issues related to open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses. Recent gains in distance learning technology have made it possible for learners in nations all aver the world to participate in classes via the Internet. These online MOOCs are normally free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous subjects that blended learning institutions are struggling with today because online learning technology is improving so quickly. This scholarly volume offer guidelines for educators hoping to create a highly engaging MOOC-based learning environment. How can educators make sure that the education provided by these MOOC courses is decent? How can institutions ensure that teachers are properly credentialed to teach online? What business strategies are being used by institutions like Coursera to conduct these massively open online courses? What assessment strategies and innovative teaching practices are optimal? How can we handle issues like low student motivation and high student dropout rates?

As blended learning technology becomes more available there is a developing demand to better understand how MOOC courses are being conducted. Teachers and lots of other stakeholders want to better comprehend the outcomes of these open educational endeavours. Instructors want to better understand how these MOOC classes can be improved. To satisfy this increasing need for information MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these online MOOCs and other open educational resource subjects. This authoritative new book also discusses the key controversies associated with these online MOOC courses and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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