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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that considers issues pertaining to open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). The latest gains in e-learning technology have empowered learners all around the world to be participants in courses via the Internet. MOOC courses are free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of topics that blended learning institutions are dealing with in 2015 because elearning technology is advancing so quickly. This scholarly volume offer guidelines for educators hoping to create a highly engaging MOOC-based learning environment. How can organizations make sure that the teaching provided by these MOOC courses is acceptable? This book conveys life-changing stories that might inspire others to try experiencing MOOCs and open education. How can stakeholders ensure that educators are properly credentialed to teach MOOCs? What different strategies are being used by organizations like Brown University to conduct these MOOCs? What experimental teaching practices and evaluation strategies are optimal? How can institutions manage poor student motivation and high attrition?

As digital educational technology becomes more widespread there is a expanding need to be aware of how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Scientists and many other stakeholders need to better comprehend these significant new open educational experiments. Students want to gain more knowledge about how these massively open online courses can be improved. To respond to this crescive desire for information MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these online MOOCs and other open educational topics. This amazing new book also considers the most important controversies associated with these MOOC courses and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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