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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that describes issues regarding open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Modern gains in blended learning technology have made it possible for students in all parts of the world to be participants in courses via the Internet. MOOC courses are ordinarily free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous issues that learning technology organizations are dealing with in 2015 because learning technology is advancing so swiftly. This scholarly volume offer guidelines for educators hoping to create a highly engaging MOOC-based learning environment. How can participants make sure that the quality of teaching provided by these massively open online courses is acceptable? How can students assure that educators are properly credentialed to teach online courses? What business models are being used by organizations like edX to conduct these MOOCs? What innovative teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can we handle problems like inadequate student motivation and high dropout rates?

As elearning becomes more available there is a increasing desideratum to grasp how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Lecturers and numerous other stakeholders desire to be more aware of the outcomes of these exciting new open education initiatives. Academics want to gain an understanding of how MOOC courses can be improved. Online assessments for MOOCs can be difficult to conduct effectively and reliably. In response to this growing demand for knowledge the authoritative new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these MOOC courses and other open educational resource issues. This scholarly new book also analyzes the most important controversies associated with these online MOOCs and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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