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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which investigates topics pertaining to open education resources and massive open online courses (MOOC). New developments in blended learning technology make it possible for learners in nations all around the world to participate in classes online. Massive open online courses are commonly free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of subjects that blended learning institutions are struggling with in 2015 because technology-enhanced learning is developing so fast. How can teachers be assured that the quality of education provided by these MOOC classes is good? This open education book offers guidelines for others hoping to create a highly engaging MOOC-based learning experience. How can institutions be assured that instructors are properly credentialed to teach MOOC classes? What different business models are being used by organizations like Udemy to conduct these MOOCs? What experimental assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can we manage issues like inadequate student motivation and high student dropout rates?

As distance learning technology becomes more commonplace there is a increasing necessity to perceive how these massive open online courses are being conducted. Researchers and lots of other stakeholders want to better perceive the outcomes of these significant new open education undertakings. Lecturers want to comprehend how these massive open online courses can be made better. To respond to this growing need for details the sensational new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these massively open online courses and other open education topics. This inspiring new book also talks about the key controversies associated with these massive open courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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