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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that deals with topics relevant to open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). New evolvements in e-learning are making it possible for learners all over the world to participate in courses online. Massive open online courses are generally free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few issues that online learning technology institutions are having to consider in 2015 because online education technology is developing so quickly. How can organizations be assured that the quality of instruction provided by these massive open online courses is passable? This open education book offers guidelines for others hoping to create a highly engaging MOOC-based learning experience. How can institutions ensure that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online? What business models are being used by organizations like Ascension to conduct these massively open online courses? What teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can teachers deal with the issues of inadequate motivation and high attrition?

As blended learning technology becomes more abundant there is a increasing need to grasp how MOOC classes are being conducted. Scientists and lots of other participants would like to better perceive the outcomes of these interesting new open educational initiatives. Everyone wants to gain an understanding of how these MOOC courses can be improved. To meet this developing need for data the dramatic new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of MOOC classes and other open education resource subjects. This definitive new book also studies the most important controversies associated with these MOOC courses and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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