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MOOCs and Open Education is a book that studies topics relating to open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Brand new evolvements in technology-enhanced learning are making it possible for learners in all parts of the world to take part in courses online. These MOOCs are mostly free but do not lead to formal accreditation. Keeping thousands of students motivated and involved in a course is difficult for an instructor. There are quite a few topics that blended learning organizations have to consider in 2015 because online education technology is developing so quickly. How can organizations assure that the teaching provided by these MOOC classes is good? This book conveys life-changing stories that might inspire others to try experiencing MOOCs and open education. How can we make sure that instructors are properly credentialed for teaching online? What business models are being used by institutions like NovoEd to conduct these massively open online courses? What evaluation strategies and experimental teaching practices are optimal? How can we handle issues like poor learner motivation and high student dropout rates?

As digital elearning technology becomes more abundant there is a increasing necessity to gain a better understanding of how MOOCs are being conducted. Scholars and numerous other participants would like to better grasp the outcomes of these promising new open education initiatives. Everyone wants to gain an understanding of how these massively open online courses can be made better. To satisfy this crescive need for facts the exciting new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these MOOC courses and other open educational resource subjects. This book also researches the key controversies associated with these online MOOC courses and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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