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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which talks about topics relevant to open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOC). Recent advances in blended learning technology have made it possible for learners in nations all aver the world to participate in online classes. These massive online courses are free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous topics that elearning organizations are having to deal with in 2015 because distance learning technology is advancing so swiftly. How can educators ensure that the quality of teaching provided by these MOOC classes is decent? This open education book offers guidelines for others hoping to create a highly engaging MOOC-based learning experience. How can participants be assured that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach classes online? What business models are being used by organizations like South Georgia & South Sandwich Islands to conduct these massively open online courses? What assessment strategies and original teaching practices are in use today? How can organizations deal with the issues of low learner motivation and high student dropout rates?

As online education technology becomes more commonplace there is a desideratum to perceive how these MOOCs are being conducted. Educators and many other stakeholders want to better understand the outcomes of these compelling new open educational endeavours. Researchers want to gain more knowledge about how these MOOCs can be made better. To meet this growing need for knowledge the definitive new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these massive open courses and other open education subjects. This scholarly new book also discusses the key controversies associated with these online MOOCs and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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