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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which researches issues relating to open education resources and massive open online courses (MOOCs). New advancements in distance learning technology have provided the means for learners in all parts of the world to take part in classes via the Internet. MOOC classes are commonly free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of issues that blended learning institutions are having to attend to now that online education technology is improving so rapidly. This scholarly volume offer guidelines for educators hoping to create a highly engaging MOOC-based learning environment. How can organizations certify that the training provided by these MOOCs is good? How can we ensure that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach online? What business models are being used by institutions like edX to conduct these massive open online courses? What assessment strategies and innovative teaching practices are optimal? How can educators manage problems like poor motivation and high student attrition?

As digital educational technology becomes more commonplace there is a developing demand to comprehend how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Instructors and numerous other stakeholders want to better comprehend these compelling new open education experiments. Scientists want to perceive how these massively open online courses can be improved. To meet this expanding need for knowledge the thrilling new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of MOOC courses and other open educational resource issues. This gripping new book also examines the controversies associated with these massive open online courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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