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MOOCs and Open Education is a book that deals with topics relevant to open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses. The latest changes in e-learning have empowered people all around the world to take part in classes online. These online MOOC courses are mostly free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are many issues that elearning technology organizations are struggling with now that e-learning 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 assure that the quality of these MOOC classes is satisfactory? How can institutions certify that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach online classes? What business models are being used by institutions like iversity to conduct these MOOC classes? What experimental teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can teachers manage problems like poor student motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As blended learning becomes more available there is a desire to grasp how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Corporations and numerous other participants would like to gain a better understanding of the outcomes of these significant new open educational initiatives. Scientists want to grasp how these MOOC courses can be enhanced. To handle this developing desire for knowledge MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open education resource topics. This new book also describes the major controversies associated with MOOC classes and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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