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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which discusses subjects having to do with open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOC). Recent changes in electronic educational technology have enabled people in all parts of the world to take part in online courses. These massive online courses are free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous issues that elearning technology organizations are having to consider in 2015 because online learning technology is developing so quickly. This scholarly volume offer guidelines for educators hoping to create a highly engaging MOOC-based learning environment. How can teachers certify that the quality of these MOOC courses is satisfactory? How can participants ensure that educators are properly credentialed to teach MOOCs? What different business models are being used by institutions like University of Rochester to conduct these MOOCs? What teaching practices and experimental evaluation strategies are in use today? How can we manage problems like inadequate student motivation and high student dropout rates?

As blended learning technology becomes more abundant there is a necessity to gain more knowledge about how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Teachers and lots of other stakeholders want to better understand these important new open educational endeavours. Academics want to comprehend how these MOOCs can be improved. To meet this expanding desire for data the book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these MOOCs and other open education resource issues. This book also discusses the most important controversies associated with massive open online courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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