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MOOCs and Open Education is a book that deals with issues having to do with open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses. Recent improvements in distance learning technology have made it possible for humans in nations all aver the world to be participants in courses via the Internet. These massive open online courses are commonly free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few topics that elearning institutions are having to consider in 2015 because blended learning technology is advancing so quickly. This scholarly volume offer guidelines for educators hoping to create a highly engaging MOOC-based learning environment. How can we be assured that the quality of training provided by these MOOCs is acceptable? How can institutions ensure that educators are properly credentialed to teach online MOOC classes? What business strategies are being used by institutions like Yale University to conduct these MOOC courses? What teaching practices and experimental assessment strategies are optimal? How can stakeholders handle issues like poor motivation and high dropout rates?

As digital education technology becomes more procurable there is a expanding necessity to better understand how massive open online courses are being conducted. Lecturers and many other participants need to understand these promising new open education initiatives. Instructors want to comprehend how MOOCs can be improved. To meet this developing desideratum for data MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open education issues. This exciting new book also deals with the controversies associated with these MOOCs and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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