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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that discusses topics having to do with open educational resources and massively open online courses (MOOC). Modern advances in distance learning technology make it possible for students all over the world to participate in classes online. Massive open online courses are mostly free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous subjects that blended learning organizations are having to attend to in 2015 because technology-enhanced learning is developing so swiftly. This scholarly volume offer guidelines for educators hoping to create a highly engaging MOOC-based learning environment. How can institutions certify that the training provided by these massively open online courses is passable? How can we ensure that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online MOOC courses? What different business models are being used by organizations like University of Virginia to conduct these MOOCs? What teaching practices and original assessment strategies are in use today? How can we deal with the issues of low learner motivation and high student dropout rates?

As electronic education technology becomes more prolific there is a expanding desideratum to gain a better understanding of how massively open online courses are being conducted. Public servants and lots of other participants need to gain a better understanding of these exciting new open education initiatives. Academics want to perceive how these MOOCs can be made better. To meet this demand for knowledge the intriguing new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open educational resource topics. This interesting new book also investigates the major controversies associated with these MOOC courses and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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