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MOOCs and Open Education is a book that examines subjects regarding open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOC). Modern advances in distance learning technology are providing the means for students in nations all around the world to take part in courses online. MOOC courses are ordinarily free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous subjects that online education institutions are struggling with today because elearning technology is improving so quickly. How can educators ensure that the quality of education provided by these MOOC classes is tolerable? This open education book offers guidelines for others hoping to create a highly engaging MOOC-based learning experience. How can we make sure that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online? What strategies are being used by organizations like Coursera to conduct these MOOC courses? What teaching practices and evaluation strategies are in use today? How can teachers get a handle on poor learner motivation and high student attrition?

As blended learning becomes more widespread there is a increasing need to be aware of how MOOC courses are being conducted. Researchers and numerous other stakeholders want to gain a better understanding of the outcomes of these open education endeavours. Corporations want to understand how massive open online courses can be improved. To handle this crescive demand for knowledge MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these massive open online courses and other open education resource subjects. This amazing new book also researches the controversies associated with massive open online courses and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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