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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which examines subjects having to do with open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). New changes in digital education technology make it possible for humans all around the world to participate in online classes. Massively open online courses are usually free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are several topics that online learning organizations are having to consider in 2015 because blended 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 we assure that the quality of training provided by these MOOCs is tolerable? How can learners be assured that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online courses? What different business models are being used by organizations like University of Colorado System to conduct these MOOC classes? What teaching practices and experimental assessment strategies are in use today? How can we deal with low motivation and high student dropout rates?

As digital learning becomes more abundant there is a developing demand to comprehend how MOOC classes are being conducted. Scientists and many other participants want to better grasp these intriguing new open educational experiments. People want to grasp how these MOOC classes can be improved. To satisfy this growing desire for facts MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these MOOCs and other open education resource topics. This thrilling new book also studies the major controversies associated with massively open online courses and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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