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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that investigates issues related to open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOC). Modern changes in blended learning technology are enabling people all over the world to take part in classes online. MOOCs are open because they encourage open access via the Internet for all learners. This MOOCs book conveys practical strategies which can be easily incorporated into face-to-face, blended, and online classes. These massive open online courses are usually free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous topics that elearning organizations have to struggle with more than ever because e-learning technology is improving so rapidly. How can organizations guarantee that the training provided by these massively open online courses is decent? This open education book offers guidelines for others hoping to create a highly engaging MOOC-based learning experience. How can stakeholders be assured that educators are properly credentialed to teach online courses? What business strategies are being used by institutions like United Kingdom to conduct these MOOC courses? What innovative teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can organizations deal with low student motivation and high learner attrition?

As digital elearning technology becomes more procurable there is a growing desideratum to grasp how MOOC courses are being conducted. Universities and many other stakeholders desire to better grasp these compelling new open education experiments. Intellectuals want to better understand how these massive open online courses can be enhanced. To handle this developing demand for facts MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these MOOC classes and other open education resource subjects. This authoritative new book also discusses the most important controversies associated with MOOC classes and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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