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MOOCs and Open Education is a book that researches topics related to open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOC). The latest improvements in blended learning technology have enabled students in nations all aver the world to take courses online. MOOC classes are ordinarily free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous issues that online education organizations must deal with more than ever because distance learning technology is developing so rapidly. This scholarly volume offer guidelines for educators hoping to create a highly engaging MOOC-based learning environment. How can participants be assured that the quality of instruction provided by these MOOC courses is respectable? How can institutions assure that teachers are properly credentialed to teach online? What different business strategies are being used by institutions like Harvard University to conduct these massively open online courses? What innovative teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can organizations manage problems like inadequate student motivation and high learner attrition?

As digital learning becomes more commonplace there is a demand to grasp how MOOC classes are being conducted. Lecturers and many other participants would like to better perceive these compelling new open educational initiatives. Everybody wants to understand how MOOC courses can be made better. To handle this growing desideratum for information the book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these massive online courses and other open education issues. This stimulating new book also investigates the key controversies associated with MOOCs and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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