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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which reviews topics relevant to open educational resources and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Brand new developments in blended learning technology are making it possible for humans in all parts of the world to take online classes. MOOC classes are ordinarily free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous topics that online education institutions are dealing with more than ever because learning technology is developing so rapidly. This scholarly volume offer guidelines for educators hoping to create a highly engaging MOOC-based learning environment. How can organizations certify that the quality of schooling provided by these massively open online courses is satisfactory? How can institutions ensure that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach massively open online courses? What different business strategies are being used by organizations like MOOEC to conduct these massively open online courses? What evaluation strategies and experimental teaching practices are in use today? How can stakeholders manage problems like poor student motivation and high student attrition?

As digital e-learning technology becomes more available there is a necessity to understand how massively open online courses are being conducted. Researchers and lots of other stakeholders would like to be more aware of the outcomes of these compelling new open educational initiatives. Instructors want to better understand how these massively open online courses can be enhanced. To meet this need for data the intriguing new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these MOOC courses and other open education topics. This intriguing new book also examines the most important controversies associated with these MOOC courses and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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