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MOOCs and Open Education is a book that investigates topics relating to open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOC). Modern changes in elearning technology are making it possible for humans all around the world to take part in online courses. These MOOC classes are usually free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are many subjects that e-learning organizations are having to attend to in 2015 because blended learning technology is improving so swiftly. This scholarly volume offer guidelines for educators hoping to create a highly engaging MOOC-based learning environment. How can we be assured that the quality of training provided by these MOOC courses is good? How can organizations ensure that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online MOOC courses? What strategies are being used by organizations like Udacity to conduct these MOOC courses? What assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can teachers manage problems like poor learner motivation and high dropout rates?

As online learning becomes more commonplace there is a demand to gain more knowledge about how MOOC classes are being conducted. Educators and numerous other stakeholders want to better perceive the outcomes of these important new open education endeavours. Scientists want to know how massively open online courses can be enhanced. To satisfy this developing need for data the stimulating new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these massively open online courses and other open educational topics. This amazing new book also reviews the major controversies associated with these online MOOCs and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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