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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which studies topics related to open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOC). The latest gains in blended learning technology enable students in all parts of the world to participate in classes online. Massively open online courses are commonly free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are many subjects that e-learning technology institutions are having to attend to in 2015 because online learning technology is advancing so quickly. This scholarly volume offer guidelines for educators hoping to create a highly engaging MOOC-based learning environment. How can we be assured that the training provided by these MOOCs is good? How can organizations certify that instructors are properly credentialed to teach online classes? What business models are being used by institutions like Coursera to conduct these MOOC courses? What innovative assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can educators handle problems like low learner motivation and high attrition?

As distance learning technology becomes more abundant there is a developing desire to gain more knowledge about how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Lecturers and lots of other participants desire to better perceive the outcomes of these compelling new open educational experiments. Researchers want to gain an understanding of how MOOC classes can be improved. To satisfy this growing desire for information the book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open educational subjects. This stimulating new book also researches the most important controversies associated with these MOOC courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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