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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that reviews issues regarding open educational resources and massive open online courses (MOOC). Recent developments in blended learning technology are making it possible for people in nations all aver the world to participate in classes online. MOOC classes are customarily free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous subjects that technology-enhanced learning organizations have to deal with in 2015 because online learning technology is developing so quickly. This scholarly volume offer guidelines for educators hoping to create a highly engaging MOOC-based learning environment. How can institutions guarantee that the quality control for these massively open online courses is passable? How can participants make sure that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach courses online? What business models are being used by institutions like iversity to conduct these MOOCs? What teaching practices and innovative assessment strategies are in use today? How can teachers deal with the issues of low learner motivation and high attrition?

As digital learning technology becomes more procurable there is a expanding desire to comprehend how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Corporations and numerous other stakeholders desire to be more aware of the outcomes of these important new open educational initiatives. Scholars want to know how massive open online courses can be made better. In response to this demand for knowledge MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these online MOOCs and other open education resource subjects. This intriguing new book also articulates the major controversies associated with MOOC courses and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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