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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which considers subjects relating to open education resources and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Modern improvements in online education technology have made it possible for people in every nation on earth to take classes online. MOOCs are massive because there is no limit on the number of participating students. These massively open online courses are almost always free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are many subjects that e-learning technology organizations have to consider in 2015 because distance learning technology is developing so quickly. How can stakeholders make sure that the instruction provided by these massively open online courses is satisfactory? This open education book offers guidelines for others hoping to create a highly engaging MOOC-based learning experience. How can participants make sure that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online MOOC classes? What different strategies are being used by organizations like MOOEC to conduct these massively open online courses? What teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can stakeholders manage inadequate motivation and high dropout rates?

As blended learning technology becomes more widespread there is a necessity to better understand how massive open online courses are being conducted. Scholars and numerous other stakeholders need to better comprehend these important new open educational ventures. Academics want to perceive how massive open online courses can be improved. In response to this expanding desire for facts the sensational new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open education topics. This scholarly new book also deals with the major controversies associated with these massively open online courses and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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