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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which examines issues regarding open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Brand new developments in blended learning make it possible for humans in all parts of the world to be participants in courses via the Internet. These massive online courses are generally free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few issues that online learning technology organizations have to struggle with in 2015 because elearning technology is developing so fast. How can organizations make sure that the teaching provided by these massively open online courses is respectable? This open education book offers guidelines for others hoping to create a highly engaging MOOC-based learning experience. How can stakeholders make sure that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach courses online? What business models are being used by organizations like Saint Martin to conduct these massively open online courses? What evaluation strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can participants deal with the issues of inadequate student motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As e-learning technology becomes more procurable there is a desire to perceive how these MOOCs are being conducted. Intellectuals and many other participants would like to better perceive these significant new open education undertakings. Educators want to understand how massive open online courses can be improved. To handle this desire for knowledge the scholarly new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of MOOC courses and other open education topics. This authoritative new book also researches the major controversies associated with these massive open courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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