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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which analyzes topics relating to open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses. Recent developments in e-learning technology enable people all over the world to be participants in classes online. These massive open online courses are typically free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are several topics that blended learning organizations are considering in 2015 because learning technology is improving so rapidly. How can teachers ensure that the education provided by these massively open online courses is decent? This open education book offers guidelines for others hoping to create a highly engaging MOOC-based learning experience. How can institutions ensure that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOC classes? What different strategies are being used by organizations like Colombia to conduct these MOOCs? What experimental teaching practices and evaluation strategies are optimal? How can stakeholders handle issues like poor student motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As digital learning technology becomes more abundant there is a developing need to understand how these MOOCs are being conducted. Trainers and numerous other participants need to better grasp these intriguing new open educational ventures. Public servants want to gain more knowledge about how massive open online courses can be enhanced. To handle this demand for information the stimulating new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these massive open courses and other open educational resource subjects. This scholarly new book also talks about the most important controversies associated with MOOCs and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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