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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that researches issues relating to open education resources and massively open online courses (MOOCs). The latest gains in blended learning technology are making it possible for humans all over the world to take online courses. This MOOCs book conveys practical strategies which can be easily incorporated into face-to-face, blended, and online classes. These massive open courses are mostly free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of issues that online education institutions are having to struggle with now that blended learning technology is developing so rapidly. How can educators make sure that the schooling provided by these MOOC classes is all right? This open education book offers guidelines for others hoping to create a highly engaging MOOC-based learning experience. How can learners guarantee that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach courses online? What different business models are being used by organizations like Coursera to conduct these massively open online courses? What experimental teaching practices and evaluation strategies are in use today? How can teachers handle problems like inadequate learner motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As electronic education technology becomes more available there is a growing need to grasp how MOOC classes are being conducted. Trainers and many other stakeholders need to better comprehend these interesting new open education experiments. Instructors want to comprehend how these MOOC courses can be enhanced. To satisfy this expanding desire for knowledge the definitive new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open education subjects. This book also talks about the controversies associated with these MOOC courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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