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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which investigates issues relating to open education resources and massively open online courses (MOOC). New developments in distance learning technology are providing the means for learners in nations all around the world to take part in classes via the Internet. These online MOOCs are commonly free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous topics that online learning institutions are having to struggle with in 2015 because learning technology is improving so fast. This scholarly volume offer guidelines for educators hoping to create a highly engaging MOOC-based learning environment. How can institutions make sure that the schooling provided by these massively open online courses is satisfactory? How can stakeholders make sure that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach MOOCs? What different business strategies are being used by organizations like Udacity to conduct these massive open online courses? What teaching practices and evaluation strategies are optimal? How can institutions get a handle on low learner motivation and high learner attrition?

As blended learning technology becomes more abundant there is a expanding desideratum to gain more knowledge about how MOOC classes are being conducted. Intellectuals and numerous other participants would like to better understand the outcomes of these interesting new open educational ventures. Everybody wants to gain more knowledge about how MOOCs can be enhanced. To satisfy this desire for knowledge the gripping new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open educational issues. This new book also reviews the controversies associated with MOOCs and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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