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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which explores issues pertaining to open education resources and massive open online courses (MOOC). Modern changes in elearning are empowering learners all around the world to take part in classes online. These MOOC classes are mostly free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of issues that technology-enhanced learning organizations have to struggle with now that blended learning technology is developing so swiftly. How can institutions be assured that the education provided by these MOOCs is tolerable? This open education book offers guidelines for others hoping to create a highly engaging MOOC-based learning experience. How can institutions ensure that teachers are properly credentialed to teach online courses? What different business models are being used by organizations like Udemy to conduct these massively open online courses? What evaluation strategies and experimental teaching practices are optimal? How can organizations manage low learner motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As digital learning becomes more widespread there is a growing necessity to grasp how massively open online courses are being conducted. Scholars and numerous other stakeholders need to be more aware of the outcomes of these intriguing new open educational endeavours. Academics want to better understand how these massively open online courses can be enhanced. To handle this expanding desire for knowledge the authoritative new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of MOOCs and other open education issues. This sensational new book also deals with the key controversies associated with massively open online courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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