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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which examines topics having to do with open educational resources and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Recent improvements in distance learning technology make it possible for learners in all parts of the world to be participants in classes online. MOOC classes are usually free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are many issues that blended learning organizations are having to consider in 2015 because online learning technology is advancing so quickly. How can educators make sure that the quality of these MOOC classes is passable? This open education book offers guidelines for others hoping to create a highly engaging MOOC-based learning experience. How can stakeholders certify that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach online classes? What different business strategies are being used by institutions like Coursera to conduct these MOOC courses? What assessment strategies and experimental teaching practices are in use today? How can teachers deal with the problems of low learner motivation and high dropout rates?

As electronic education technology becomes more prolific there is a need to be aware of how these MOOCs are being conducted. Students and lots of other stakeholders desire to gain a better understanding of the outcomes of these interesting new open education endeavours. Universities want to gain an understanding of how massively open online courses can be improved. Online assessments for MOOCs can be difficult to conduct effectively and reliably. To handle this expanding need for facts the authoritative new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of MOOC courses and other open educational resource issues. This stimulating new book also reviews 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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