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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that addresses topics related to open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOC). The latest advancements in electronic education technology enable people all over the world to be participants in courses online. These MOOC classes are generally free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few issues that blended learning organizations are considering in 2015 because online learning technology is developing so quickly. How can organizations make sure that the quality of schooling provided by these massively open online courses is all right? This book conveys life-changing stories that might inspire others to try experiencing MOOCs and open education. How can learners be assured that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach massively open online courses? What different business models are being used by institutions like Davidson College to conduct these MOOCs? What assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can educators manage issues like poor motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As technology-enhanced learning becomes more prolific there is a increasing desire to comprehend how MOOC classes are being conducted. Teachers and many other participants would like to better understand the outcomes of these significant new open education initiatives. Students want to comprehend how these massive open online courses can be enhanced. To meet this developing demand for data the scholarly new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open educational subjects. This dramatic new book also researches the controversies associated with these massive open online courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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