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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which researches subjects relating to open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Modern gains in blended learning technology are empowering learners all around the world to be participants in online classes. Massively open online courses are usually free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few topics that online learning technology institutions are considering more than ever because elearning technology is advancing so quickly. This scholarly volume offer guidelines for educators hoping to create a highly engaging MOOC-based learning environment. How can we be assured that the schooling provided by these massive open online courses is good? How can participants be assured that educators are properly credentialed to teach MOOC classes? What business models are being used by institutions like Guatemala to conduct these MOOC classes? What evaluation strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can organizations manage problems like inadequate learner motivation and high dropout rates?

As distance learning becomes more abundant there is a increasing desideratum to gain more knowledge about how these MOOCs are being conducted. Professors and numerous other stakeholders desire to better understand these important new open education initiatives. Instructors want to understand how these MOOC classes can be improved. To respond to this growing demand for information 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 authoritative new book also analyzes the key controversies associated with massively open online courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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