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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which discusses topics having to do with open educational resources and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Recent changes in online education technology are enabling students in all parts of the world to take classes via the Internet. These MOOC courses are commonly free but do not lead to formal accreditation. A MOOC is an online course which uses the Internet to provide open access and unlimited student participation. There are many topics that online learning technology organizations are struggling with now that blended learning technology is improving so swiftly. This collected edition describes many different types of MOOC options and the full range of business plans related to MOOCs. This scholarly volume offer guidelines for educators hoping to create a highly engaging MOOC-based learning environment. How can participants certify that the instruction provided by these MOOC classes is all right? This book conveys life-changing stories that might inspire others to try experiencing MOOCs and open education. How can participants assure that educators are properly credentialed for teaching online? What business models are being used by organizations like University of Florida to conduct these massively open online courses? What teaching practices and original assessment strategies are in use today? How can we handle problems like poor learner motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As distance learning becomes more prolific there is a expanding demand to perceive how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Scientists and many other stakeholders need to gain a better understanding of these important new open educational ventures. Researchers want to comprehend how these massively open online courses can be made better. To handle this growing desideratum for knowledge the sensational new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open educational subjects. This definitive new book also talks about the most important controversies associated with MOOC classes and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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