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MOOCs and Open Education is a book that deals with topics pertaining to open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Modern evolvements in distance learning technology have enabled humans in nations all around the world to participate in courses via the Internet. MOOC classes are mostly free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few subjects that online learning technology institutions are struggling with today because blended learning technology is developing so swiftly. This scholarly volume offer guidelines for educators hoping to create a highly engaging MOOC-based learning environment. How can stakeholders certify that the quality of education provided by these MOOCs is decent? MOOCs are a form of distance education. How can students guarantee that instructors are properly credentialed to teach online classes? What business models are being used by organizations like FutureLearn to conduct these MOOC classes? What experimental teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can teachers manage issues like poor student motivation and high attrition?

As online learning becomes more procurable there is a developing desire to understand how MOOC courses are being conducted. Professors and lots of other participants would like to be more aware of the outcomes of these fascinating new open education undertakings. Professors want to gain an understanding of how these massively open online courses can be made better. To respond to this developing need for data the inspiring new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of massive open online courses and other open educational topics. This gripping new book also addresses the major controversies associated with these massively open online courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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