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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that considers issues regarding open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOC). Recent developments in blended learning technology make it possible for people all over the world to participate in online classes. Massive open online courses (MOOCs) and similar experiments with open education are allowing millions of self-directed online learners around the globe to learn from well-known professors. These MOOC courses are commonly free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are many topics that elearning technology institutions are considering today because online learning technology is advancing so rapidly. This scholarly volume offer guidelines for educators hoping to create a highly engaging MOOC-based learning environment. How can teachers make sure that the quality of schooling provided by these MOOCs is all right? How can stakeholders ensure that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach courses online? What different business models are being used by organizations like Pridnestrovie (Transnistria) to conduct these MOOC courses? What evaluation strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can stakeholders deal with the problems of inadequate motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As technology-enhanced learning becomes more available there is a expanding necessity to grasp how massive open online courses are being conducted. Lecturers and lots of other participants want to gain a better understanding of these important new open education experiments. People want to perceive how massively open online courses can be enhanced. In response to this crescive need for information the amazing new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these MOOC classes and other open educational topics. This book also analyzes the key controversies associated with these massively open online courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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