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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which reviews subjects relating to open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Modern developments in distance learning technology have provided the means for people in nations all aver the world to participate in courses online. MOOC classes are free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are many subjects that blended learning institutions are struggling with today because e-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 make sure that the quality of instruction provided by these massively open online courses is tolerable? This open education book offers guidelines for others hoping to create a highly engaging MOOC-based learning experience. How can organizations assure that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online MOOC classes? What different business strategies are being used by organizations like Peter I Island to conduct these MOOC classes? What evaluation strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can teachers get a handle on inadequate student motivation and high dropout rates?

As digital learning technology becomes more abundant there is a developing desire to grasp how MOOCs are being conducted. Universities and numerous other stakeholders would like to gain a better understanding of these open educational experiments. Scholars want to better understand how massively open online courses can be enhanced. To satisfy this expanding demand for information the book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of MOOC courses and other open education subjects. This definitive new book also articulates the major controversies associated with these massively open online courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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