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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which explores subjects regarding open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). The latest advances in blended learning technology are enabling people in every nation on earth to take part in courses online. These massive online courses are mostly free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous topics that e-learning organizations have to deal with now that distance learning technology is improving so rapidly. This scholarly volume offer guidelines for educators hoping to create a highly engaging MOOC-based learning environment. How can institutions guarantee that the schooling provided by these MOOCs is respectable? How can we certify that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach courses online? MOOCs require the instructional design and the technological capacity to process large-scale feedback and interaction in real time. What strategies are being used by institutions like Israel to conduct these MOOCs? What teaching practices and experimental evaluation strategies are optimal? How can teachers handle problems like poor motivation and high student attrition?

As digital learning technology becomes more commonplace there is a increasing demand to understand how MOOC classes are being conducted. Public servants and many other stakeholders would like to be more aware of the outcomes of these significant new open educational initiatives. Academics want to know how these massively open online courses can be enhanced. To meet this increasing demand for details the thrilling new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of MOOC classes and other open educational topics. This new book also discusses the most important controversies associated with these massively open online courses and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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