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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which addresses topics relating to open education resources and massive open online courses (MOOC). The latest developments in online education have provided the means for people in nations all aver the world to take online courses. This MOOC book describes methods for making lectures more interesting and getting students more engaged in learning. Massively open online courses are free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. Infrastructure, marketing, pedagogy, and assessment are some of the areas where questions about MOOCs and other forms of open education persist. There are a lot of issues that blended learning organizations are having to consider more than ever because learning technology is developing so quickly. This scholarly volume offer guidelines for educators hoping to create a highly engaging MOOC-based learning environment. How can we certify that the training provided by these massively open online courses is adequate? This book conveys life-changing stories that might inspire others to try experiencing MOOCs and open education. How can students assure that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach massive open online courses? What business models are being used by organizations like Macedonia to conduct these MOOC courses? What experimental evaluation strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can educators handle problems like poor learner motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As blended learning technology becomes more abundant there is a developing need to better understand how these massive open online courses are being conducted. Researchers and many other participants desire to better perceive the outcomes of these new open educational undertakings. Universities want to grasp how MOOCs can be enhanced. To meet this demand for data the book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these massive online courses and other open education resource issues. This interesting new book also articulates the most important controversies associated with these MOOC courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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