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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which reviews issues relating to open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Modern changes in blended learning have made it possible for students all over the world to be participants in online courses. These MOOC courses are free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are many topics that elearning technology institutions are having to consider more than ever because 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 institutions ensure that the quality control for these massively open online courses is tolerable? How can students make sure that teachers are properly credentialed to teach online classes? What business models are being used by organizations like Yale University to conduct these massive open online courses? What teaching practices and experimental assessment strategies are in use today? How can stakeholders deal with the issues of low student motivation and high student attrition?

As digital education technology becomes more widespread there is a desideratum to be aware of how these MOOCs are being conducted. Scholars and lots of other participants want to better understand the outcomes of these exciting new open educational ventures. Academics want to gain an understanding of how MOOC courses can be enhanced. To meet this expanding need for data the thrilling new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open educational resource subjects. This scholarly new book also investigates 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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