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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which addresses subjects having to do with open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOC). New advances in technology-enhanced learning make it possible for students in nations all around the world to participate in online classes. These massive open online courses are ordinarily free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few topics that blended learning institutions are considering more than ever because online 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 institutions certify that the schooling provided by these MOOC courses is satisfactory? How can learners guarantee that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online? What business models are being used by institutions like French Southern and Antarctic Lands to conduct these MOOCs? What innovative assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can institutions handle inadequate learner motivation and high student attrition?

As digital elearning technology becomes more commonplace there is a expanding demand to grasp how these MOOCs are being conducted. Educators and many other stakeholders would like to better perceive these compelling new open educational undertakings. Professors want to gain an understanding of how these MOOC classes can be made better. To handle this need for information MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these massively open online courses and other open educational topics. This gripping new book also researches the most important controversies associated with MOOC classes and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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