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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that articulates topics having to do with open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOC). New changes in electronic educational technology have made it possible for humans in nations all aver the world to take part in courses via the Internet. Massive open online courses are normally free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous subjects that learning technology institutions are considering in 2015 because blended learning technology is improving so rapidly. This scholarly volume offer guidelines for educators hoping to create a highly engaging MOOC-based learning environment. How can institutions guarantee that the teaching provided by these massively open online courses is satisfactory? This book conveys life-changing stories that might inspire others to try experiencing MOOCs and open education. How can organizations certify that teachers are properly credentialed to teach massively open online courses? What business models are being used by institutions like Icahn School of Medicine at Mount Sinai to conduct these massive open online courses? What assessment strategies and original teaching practices are in use today? How can stakeholders deal with the issues of poor student motivation and high attrition?

As online education technology becomes more commonplace there is a necessity to better understand how these massive open online courses are being conducted. Academics and numerous other participants would like to gain more knowledge about the outcomes of these exciting new open education endeavours. Universities want to gain more knowledge about how MOOC courses can be made better. To handle this increasing desire for knowledge the intriguing new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these massive online courses and other open education subjects. This definitive new book also explores the major controversies associated with these MOOCs and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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