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MOOCs and Open Education is a book that explores topics relevant to open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses. Recent changes in blended learning are making it possible for humans in all parts of the world to take part in courses online. These online MOOCs are almost always free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of topics that online learning technology institutions are having to attend to more than ever because distance learning technology is advancing so fast. This scholarly volume offer guidelines for educators hoping to create a highly engaging MOOC-based learning environment. How can teachers assure that the teaching provided by these MOOC classes is decent? How can organizations guarantee that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach classes online? What business models are being used by organizations like Johns Hopkins University to conduct these massively open online courses? How can institutions deal with the issues of low student motivation and high student dropout rates?

As digital education technology becomes more widespread there is a developing need to perceive how MOOC classes are being conducted. Students and lots of other stakeholders want to better perceive the outcomes of these new open education undertakings. Teachers want to know how MOOCs can be improved. In response to this growing need for facts the scholarly new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these MOOC classes and other open educational resource topics. This new book also examines the most important controversies associated with these MOOC courses and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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