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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which studies topics having to do with open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Brand new gains in electronic educational technology have enabled people in nations all around the world to be participants in online courses. Massively open online courses are generally free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few issues that online learning institutions are dealing with in 2015 because elearning technology is advancing so quickly. How can stakeholders be assured that the schooling provided by these MOOC courses is passable? This open education book offers guidelines for others hoping to create a highly engaging MOOC-based learning experience. How can institutions certify that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach courses online? What business models are being used by organizations like edX to conduct these massive open online courses? What innovative assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can stakeholders manage inadequate student motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As blended learning technology becomes more commonplace there is a growing demand to comprehend how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Researchers and numerous other stakeholders desire to better perceive the outcomes of these significant new open educational endeavours. Everybody wants to gain more knowledge about how these massive open online courses can be improved. To satisfy this growing need for knowledge MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open education resource topics. This intriguing new book also considers the key controversies associated with MOOC courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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