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MOOCs and Open Education is a book that addresses topics related to open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses. The latest changes in blended learning have enabled humans all around the world to participate in courses online. Massive open online courses (MOOCs) and similar experiments with open education are allowing millions of self-directed online learners around the globe to learn from well-known professors. These massive open online courses are almost always free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of issues that learning technology organizations have to struggle with in 2015 because online learning technology is improving so quickly. This collected edition describes many different types of MOOC options and the full range of business plans related to MOOCs. This scholarly volume offer guidelines for educators hoping to create a highly engaging MOOC-based learning environment. How can stakeholders assure that the education provided by these massively open online courses is acceptable? How can students guarantee that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online classes? What business models are being used by institutions like Vanuatu to conduct these MOOC classes? What experimental teaching practices and evaluation strategies are in use today? How can institutions get a handle on poor learner motivation and high learner attrition?

As digital educational technology becomes more widespread there is a desideratum to be aware of how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Educators and lots of other stakeholders desire to better understand these promising new open educational ventures. Scientists want to perceive how massively open online courses can be made better. In response to this developing desire for knowledge MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these massive open courses and other open education resource topics. This intriguing new book also describes the most important controversies associated with MOOCs and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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