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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that studies topics related to open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses. The latest developments in online learning technology make it possible for learners in nations all aver the world to be participants in classes via the Internet. MOOCs are ordinarily free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are many issues that blended learning institutions are struggling with in 2015 because elearning technology is improving so fast. This collected edition describes many different types of MOOC options and the full range of business plans related to MOOCs. How can teachers make sure that the quality of teaching provided by these MOOC classes is decent? How can organizations assure that instructors are properly credentialed to teach online MOOC classes? What strategies are being used by organizations like edX to conduct these MOOCs? What teaching practices and evaluation strategies are optimal? How can participants deal with the problems of poor learner motivation and high attrition?

As online learning becomes more commonplace there is a growing necessity to better understand how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Public servants and many other participants would like to better grasp the outcomes of these interesting new open education undertakings. Everyone wants to gain an understanding of how these MOOCs can be improved. In response to this increasing desideratum for knowledge the authoritative new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open education topics. This book also analyzes the most important controversies associated with massive open online courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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