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MOOCs and Open Education is a book that analyzes subjects having to do with open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses. New improvements in technology-enhanced learning have enabled people in nations all aver the world to take part in courses online. These massive online courses are typically free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of topics that blended learning institutions have to deal with now that e-learning technology is improving so quickly. This scholarly volume offer guidelines for educators hoping to create a highly engaging MOOC-based learning environment. How can stakeholders certify that the quality of schooling provided by these MOOCs is respectable? How can we ensure that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach online courses? What different business models are being used by institutions like Udacity to conduct these MOOC courses? What original assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can participants deal with poor motivation and high learner attrition?

As digital learning becomes more prolific there is a growing demand to better understand how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Trainers and many other stakeholders need to better understand these open educational ventures. Instructors want to perceive how these MOOC classes can be improved. To satisfy this developing desire for knowledge the book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these massively open online courses and other open educational issues. This new book also studies the controversies associated with MOOC classes and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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