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MOOCs and Open Education is a book that examines subjects relevant to open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Modern changes in blended learning technology have empowered people all over the world to be participants in courses online. MOOC classes are normally free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of subjects that learning technology institutions are having to attend to more than ever because e-learning technology is developing so fast. This scholarly volume offer guidelines for educators hoping to create a highly engaging MOOC-based learning environment. How can teachers be assured that the education provided by these MOOCs is satisfactory? How can students certify that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach massively open online courses? What different business strategies are being used by institutions like Aruba to conduct these massively open online courses? What innovative assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can participants manage issues like poor learner motivation and high dropout rates?

As distance learning technology becomes more available there is a expanding demand to understand how these massive open online courses are being conducted. Students and numerous other participants would like to understand the outcomes of these open educational undertakings. Lecturers want to gain more knowledge about how these massively open online courses can be made better. To meet this expanding desire for data MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these massive open courses and other open educational topics. This inspiring new book also describes the major controversies associated with massive open online courses and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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