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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that analyzes issues regarding open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOC). Modern changes in online education are making it possible for people all around the world to take part in online classes. MOOC courses are ordinarily free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of subjects that elearning technology institutions are having to consider in 2015 because blended learning technology is improving so swiftly. How can organizations assure that the quality of education provided by these MOOC classes is tolerable? This open education book offers guidelines for others hoping to create a highly engaging MOOC-based learning experience. How can institutions be assured that educators are properly credentialed to teach MOOC classes? What different business models are being used by institutions like Greece to conduct these massively open online courses? What experimental teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can we deal with low motivation and high student dropout rates?

As online education technology becomes more abundant there is a increasing desire to be aware of how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Intellectuals and many other stakeholders need to better perceive these new open education endeavours. Researchers want to understand how these MOOCs can be enhanced. To handle this need for knowledge MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these MOOC classes and other open education issues. This inspiring new book also reviews the major controversies associated with these massive online courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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