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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which deals with subjects pertaining to open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses. Modern evolvements in distance learning technology enable people in nations all aver the world to be participants in online courses. Massive open online courses are usually free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of issues that blended learning institutions have to deal with in 2015 because online education technology is developing so swiftly. This scholarly volume offer guidelines for educators hoping to create a highly engaging MOOC-based learning environment. How can we be assured that the quality of schooling provided by these MOOCs is all right? How can students assure that teachers are properly credentialed to teach MOOC classes? What business models are being used by institutions like Aland to conduct these massively open online courses? What teaching practices and experimental assessment strategies are optimal? How can participants deal with the issues of poor motivation and high learner attrition?

As learning technology becomes more procurable there is a increasing need to gain a better understanding of how MOOCs are being conducted. Instructors and lots of other participants desire to understand these open education endeavours. Public servants want to gain an understanding of how these MOOCs can be made better. To respond to this expanding desire for information MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of MOOC courses and other open education subjects. This inspiring new book also examines the major controversies associated with MOOCs and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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