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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which deals with topics regarding open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Modern gains in distance learning technology enable people all around the world to take courses online. MOOC classes are commonly free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are many subjects that distance learning institutions have to deal with today because blended learning technology is advancing so fast. This scholarly volume offer guidelines for educators hoping to create a highly engaging MOOC-based learning environment. How can organizations guarantee that the quality of instruction provided by these massive open online courses is respectable? How can stakeholders make sure that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online MOOC courses? What different business models are being used by institutions like Israel to conduct these massively open online courses? What assessment strategies and experimental teaching practices are in use today? How can organizations get a handle on inadequate motivation and high learner attrition?

As online education becomes more commonplace there is a developing need to be aware of how massively open online courses are being conducted. Public servants and many other participants would like to gain more knowledge about these fascinating new open education ventures. Everybody wants to grasp how MOOCs can be made better. To satisfy this crescive demand for knowledge MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these MOOC courses and other open educational resource topics. This thrilling new book also deals with the most important controversies associated with MOOC classes and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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