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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that investigates topics regarding open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOC). Recent advancements in digital education technology have provided the means for humans in all parts of the world to be participants in classes online. Massively open online courses are typically free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of subjects that blended learning organizations are having to attend to now that elearning technology is advancing so rapidly. This book answers many questions about MOOCs and other forms of open education. This scholarly volume offer guidelines for educators hoping to create a highly engaging MOOC-based learning environment. How can institutions assure that the education provided by these massively open online courses is respectable? How can organizations make sure that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach online MOOC classes? What different business strategies are being used by organizations like Open2Study to conduct these massive open online courses? What experimental teaching practices and evaluation strategies are in use today? How can teachers handle problems like inadequate motivation and high student dropout rates?

As online education becomes more commonplace there is a developing demand to better understand how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Universities and lots of other stakeholders want to better grasp these intriguing new open education initiatives. Scientists want to perceive how these MOOCs can be enhanced. To respond to this desire for data MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of MOOC classes and other open education resource issues. This dramatic new book also researches the major controversies associated with these MOOC classes and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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