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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that investigates subjects related to open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOC). Recent developments in blended learning technology have made it possible for people in all parts of the world to take part in classes online. These massive online courses are free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous issues that blended learning organizations are dealing with in 2015 because online learning technology is developing so fast. How can participants certify that the quality control for these massively open online courses is adequate? This open education book offers guidelines for others hoping to create a highly engaging MOOC-based learning experience. How can stakeholders guarantee that teachers are properly credentialed to teach classes online? What business strategies are being used by institutions like MOOEC to conduct these massively open online courses? What teaching practices and innovative assessment strategies are in use today? How can educators handle low student motivation and high attrition?

As learning technology becomes more prolific there is a increasing desire to understand how MOOC courses are being conducted. Trainers and lots of other stakeholders would like to gain more knowledge about these significant new open educational undertakings. Trainers want to comprehend how these MOOC courses can be made better. To satisfy this desideratum for details the authoritative new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of MOOC classes and other open education resource issues. This exciting new book also considers the major controversies associated with massively open online courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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