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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which examines subjects pertaining to open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). The latest evolvements in online learning technology have empowered people in nations all around the world to take courses online. Massive Open Online Courses (MOOCs) allow an unlimited number of learners in a single class. These massively open online courses are normally free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous topics that technology-enhanced learning institutions have to deal with in 2015 because online learning technology is improving so quickly. How can educators assure that the quality of instruction provided by these massive open online courses is adequate? This open education book offers guidelines for others hoping to create a highly engaging MOOC-based learning experience. How can stakeholders assure that instructors are properly credentialed to teach massively open online courses? What different business models are being used by organizations like Udemy to conduct these massively open online courses? What assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can participants deal with the issues of inadequate student motivation and high learner attrition?

As blended learning technology becomes more commonplace there is a expanding desire to be aware of how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Scientists and numerous other participants need to better grasp these promising new open educational undertakings. Researchers want to gain more knowledge about how massive open online courses can be made better. To meet this developing need for information the dramatic new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these MOOCs and other open educational resource subjects. This stimulating new book also discusses the major controversies associated with these massive open online courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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