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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which discusses subjects relating to open educational resources and massive open online courses. Modern advances in blended learning technology have provided the means for people all over the world to participate in courses via the Internet. This MOOC book describes methods for making lectures more interesting and getting students more engaged in learning. Massive open online courses are normally free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are many subjects that elearning technology organizations have to struggle with today because technology-enhanced learning is developing so rapidly. This scholarly volume offer guidelines for educators hoping to create a highly engaging MOOC-based learning environment. How can teachers assure that the quality of teaching provided by these MOOC classes is all right? How can learners certify that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online classes? What business models are being used by organizations like Udemy to conduct these massively open online courses? What experimental assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can we handle issues like low student motivation and high dropout rates?

As e-learning technology becomes more prolific there is a need to comprehend how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Corporations and lots of other participants want to gain a better understanding of these exciting new open education initiatives. Scientists want to gain an understanding of how MOOCs can be made better. To respond to this increasing demand for facts MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these MOOC courses and other open education resource issues. This amazing new book also addresses the major controversies associated with massive open online courses and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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