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MOOCs and Open Education is a book that examines issues having to do with open educational resources and massively open online courses (MOOCs). The latest advances in online learning are empowering humans in nations all around the world to take part in online classes. These massive open online courses are normally free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of issues that learning technology institutions are considering more than ever because blended learning technology is improving so quickly. This book answers many questions about MOOCs and other forms of open education. 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 MOOCs is all right? How can we make sure that educators are properly credentialed and qualified for online teaching? What strategies are being used by organizations like Coursera to conduct these massively open online courses? What original assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can we get a handle on low student motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As distance learning technology becomes more prolific there is a increasing necessity to better understand how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Teachers and lots of other participants desire to better comprehend the outcomes of these important new open education undertakings. Lecturers want to gain an understanding of how MOOCs can be made better. To respond to this increasing desideratum for information the book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these MOOC courses and other open education resource topics. This exciting new book also considers the most important controversies associated with these massive online courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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