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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which researches issues relevant to open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOC). New improvements in online learning are providing the means for people all around the world to participate in online courses. These MOOCs are generally free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are many subjects that learning technology organizations are dealing with more than ever because distance learning technology is developing so fast. This scholarly volume offer guidelines for educators hoping to create a highly engaging MOOC-based learning environment. How can we guarantee that the quality of these MOOCs is decent? How can students certify that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online classes? What business strategies are being used by institutions like Google+ to conduct these MOOC classes? What original assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can institutions manage problems like poor learner motivation and high student attrition?

As blended learning becomes more widespread there is a need to better understand how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Universities and lots of other participants need to gain a better understanding of these interesting new open educational endeavours. Corporations want to comprehend how massively open online courses can be made better. In response to this increasing desire for data MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of MOOC courses and other open education resource topics. This inspiring new book also explores the controversies associated with these massive open courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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