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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which articulates issues pertaining to open educational resources and massively open online courses. The latest evolvements in blended learning have empowered students in all parts of the world to participate in online classes. These online MOOCs are typically free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of topics that online education organizations are having to struggle with more than ever because technology-enhanced learning is improving so rapidly. How can institutions ensure that the instruction provided by these massive 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 stakeholders assure that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified for online teaching? What business models are being used by institutions like WizIQ to conduct these MOOCs? What original teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can teachers deal with low learner motivation and high attrition?

As digital education technology becomes more prolific there is a growing necessity to better understand how MOOC courses are being conducted. Corporations and lots of other participants would like to better comprehend these compelling new open educational initiatives. People want to comprehend how MOOC courses can be made better. To satisfy this crescive need for knowledge MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these MOOCs and other open education subjects. This exciting new book also describes the major controversies associated with these massively open online courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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