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MOOCs and Open Education is a book that studies topics regarding open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOC). Recent advances in technology-enhanced learning have enabled students in all parts of the world to take part in courses online. MOOC courses are typically free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous issues that blended learning organizations are considering more than ever because e-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 assure that the teaching provided by these massively open online courses is tolerable? How can organizations assure that teachers are properly credentialed to teach online classes? What business models are being used by institutions like Tokelau to conduct these MOOCs? What teaching practices and experimental evaluation strategies are in use today? How can we manage inadequate motivation and high student attrition?

As digital educational technology becomes more abundant there is a expanding desideratum to grasp how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Corporations and numerous other participants desire to understand these new open educational ventures. Everyone wants to gain an understanding of how massively open online courses can be improved. To handle this growing need for knowledge MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these massively open online courses and other open educational resource issues. This new book also considers the key controversies associated with these MOOC courses and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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