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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which reviews subjects having to do with open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses. Modern advances in online learning technology are enabling students all around the world to take classes online. These MOOC courses are almost always free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of issues that distance learning organizations are dealing with today because learning technology is improving so fast. This scholarly volume offer guidelines for educators hoping to create a highly engaging MOOC-based learning environment. How can stakeholders guarantee that the quality of training provided by these massively open online courses is adequate? How can participants be assured that instructors are properly credentialed to teach MOOCs? What business strategies are being used by organizations like MOOEC to conduct these MOOC courses? What experimental teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can stakeholders handle problems like poor motivation and high student attrition?

As blended learning becomes more prolific there is a need to better understand how MOOC classes are being conducted. Scientists and numerous other participants would like to be more aware of these fascinating new open educational ventures. Intellectuals want to perceive how these MOOC courses can be enhanced. To meet this growing desideratum for knowledge MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these massive open online courses and other open education resource issues. This authoritative new book also examines the key controversies associated with MOOC courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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