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MOOCs and Open Education is a book that discusses issues pertaining to open educational resources and massively open online courses (MOOCs). The latest gains in online learning technology enable students in nations all around the world to take online classes. MOOCs are massive because there is no limit on the number of participating students. These MOOC courses are commonly free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. It is a challenge to motivate and engage students in online environments. There are several topics that online learning institutions are having to deal with in 2015 because blended 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 stakeholders guarantee that the quality of instruction provided by these MOOC courses is passable? How can students assure that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online? What strategies are being used by organizations like Udacity to conduct these MOOC courses? What evaluation strategies and experimental teaching practices are optimal? How can institutions deal with inadequate learner motivation and high student dropout rates?

As learning technology becomes more commonplace there is a growing necessity to gain a better understanding of how MOOCs are being conducted. Universities and lots of other participants want to gain a better understanding of these compelling new open education undertakings. Everyone wants to know how these massive open online courses can be enhanced. In response to this demand for knowledge the amazing new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these massive online courses and other open education resource issues. This thrilling new book also addresses the major controversies associated with these MOOC classes and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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