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MOOCs and Open Education is a book that considers issues relevant to open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). New advances in distance learning technology have made it possible for people all around the world to take part in classes online. MOOC classes are customarily free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are many topics that blended learning institutions have to consider today because e-learning technology is improving so swiftly. This scholarly volume offer guidelines for educators hoping to create a highly engaging MOOC-based learning environment. How can teachers be assured that the instruction provided by these massively open online courses is all right? How can we certify that teachers are properly credentialed to teach MOOCs? What business models are being used by institutions like Chad to conduct these MOOC classes? What experimental assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can organizations get a handle on inadequate learner motivation and high student dropout rates?

As digital learning technology becomes more abundant there is a need to better understand how massively open online courses are being conducted. Universities and numerous other stakeholders need to better perceive these open educational initiatives. Scholars want to understand how these MOOCs can be made better. To meet this developing desire for information the gripping new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these MOOCs and other open educational resource subjects. This scholarly new book also articulates the most important controversies associated with MOOCs and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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