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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which considers topics related to open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Brand new advances in blended learning technology have made it possible for students all around the world to take part in courses online. These MOOC courses are generally free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of issues that online education organizations are considering in 2015 because elearning technology is improving so quickly. How can we be assured that the schooling provided by these MOOCs is good? This open education book offers guidelines for others hoping to create a highly engaging MOOC-based learning experience. How can learners certify that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOCs? What different business models are being used by institutions like Miriada X to conduct these MOOC courses? What innovative teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can teachers deal with inadequate student motivation and high learner attrition?

As e-learning technology becomes more abundant there is a expanding demand to grasp how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Teachers and numerous other participants need to better grasp the outcomes of these interesting new open educational undertakings. Researchers want to grasp how MOOCs can be improved. To meet this desideratum for data the authoritative new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these massive online courses and other open education subjects. This amazing new book also talks about the major controversies associated with these massive online courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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