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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that discusses topics relevant to open educational resources and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Modern advancements in blended learning have provided the means for learners all over the world to take classes via the Internet. MOOCs are open because they encourage open access via the Internet for all learners. Massively open online courses are customarily free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of issues that online learning technology institutions have to deal with in 2015 because online learning technology is improving so quickly. How can educators certify that the quality of education provided by these massive open online courses is satisfactory? This open education book offers guidelines for others hoping to create a highly engaging MOOC-based learning experience. How can students ensure that instructors are properly credentialed to teach online MOOC classes? What different business models are being used by institutions like edX to conduct these MOOCs? What teaching practices and experimental evaluation strategies are optimal? How can teachers manage poor student motivation and high attrition?

As online education technology becomes more commonplace there is a developing demand to better understand how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Trainers and lots of other participants desire to better understand the outcomes of these important new open educational initiatives. Everybody wants to gain an understanding of how these MOOC courses can be made better. To satisfy this developing desideratum for information MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of MOOCs and other open education subjects. This thrilling new book also deals with the most important controversies associated with massive open online courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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