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MOOCs and Open Education is a book that considers subjects related to open education resources and massively open online courses. The latest developments in technology-enhanced learning are providing the means for people in all parts of the world to be participants in online classes. Massively open online courses are typically free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few issues that blended learning institutions are having to deal with now that distance learning technology is improving so quickly. This scholarly volume offer guidelines for educators hoping to create a highly engaging MOOC-based learning environment. How can educators certify that the schooling provided by these massively open online courses is decent? How can we certify that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach online MOOC courses? What different business models are being used by organizations like Germany to conduct these massive open online courses? What experimental teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can institutions handle issues like low learner motivation and high student dropout rates?

As distance learning technology becomes more prolific there is a developing desire to comprehend how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Universities and many other participants would like to gain a better understanding of the outcomes of these significant new open educational endeavours. Professors want to know how these massively open online courses can be enhanced. To handle this increasing desire for details the gripping new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these massive open courses and other open educational resource topics. This interesting new book also examines the major controversies associated with these MOOC courses and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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