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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that articulates subjects pertaining to open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). The latest evolvements in e-learning are enabling people all over the world to be participants in online courses. Massively open online courses are commonly free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous subjects that blended learning institutions are having to deal with in 2015 because online learning technology is developing so fast. This scholarly volume offer guidelines for educators hoping to create a highly engaging MOOC-based learning environment. How can teachers certify that the instruction provided by these massively open online courses is decent? How can institutions certify that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach online MOOC classes? What business models are being used by organizations like Iceland to conduct these massive open online courses? What teaching practices and original assessment strategies are optimal? How can institutions handle issues like inadequate learner motivation and high student dropout rates?

As electronic educational technology becomes more available there is a expanding desire to be aware of how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Academics and numerous other participants want to better comprehend these significant new open educational initiatives. Universities want to understand how massively open online courses can be improved. To meet this expanding desideratum for knowledge the book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these MOOCs and other open educational resource subjects. This intriguing new book also articulates 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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