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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that discusses topics pertaining to open educational resources and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Brand new changes in blended learning technology have provided the means for students in nations all aver the world to participate in courses via the Internet. These MOOCs are ordinarily free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of topics that online education organizations are having to attend to in 2015 because e-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 educators make sure that the instruction provided by these MOOC courses is acceptable? How can stakeholders assure that instructors are properly credentialed to teach online? What different strategies are being used by institutions like Udacity to conduct these MOOC courses? What teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can educators manage poor learner motivation and high learner attrition?

As digital elearning technology becomes more widespread there is a expanding desire to gain a better understanding of how these massive open online courses are being conducted. Scientists and many other participants need to understand the outcomes of these new open educational initiatives. Universities want to gain an understanding of how these massive open online courses can be made better. To meet this need for details the book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of MOOC courses and other open educational resource subjects. This dramatic new book also considers the major controversies associated with these massive open courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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