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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which researches issues relevant to open education resources and massively open online courses (MOOCs). New evolvements in blended learning technology have provided the means for learners in all parts of the world to be participants in classes online. These MOOC courses are mostly free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of topics that online education institutions are having to deal with in 2015 because learning technology is advancing so rapidly. This scholarly volume offer guidelines for educators hoping to create a highly engaging MOOC-based learning environment. How can institutions be assured that the quality of teaching provided by these massive open online courses is acceptable? MOOCs are a form of distance education. How can institutions certify that instructors are properly credentialed to teach online classes? What business strategies are being used by organizations like CaltechX to conduct these MOOCs? What experimental teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can educators deal with poor student motivation and high learner dropout rates?

The ultimate purpose of massive open online courses is to provide education to more people all around the world. As elearning technology becomes more prolific there is a growing desire to grasp how MOOC courses are being conducted. Universities and lots of other stakeholders need to gain more knowledge about these interesting new open educational undertakings. Everyone wants to gain more knowledge about how massive open online courses can be enhanced. To satisfy this demand for information the amazing new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of massive open online courses and other open education topics. This new book also addresses the major controversies associated with MOOC courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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