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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which explores topics related to open educational resources and massively open online courses (MOOCs). New developments in online education have empowered people all around the world to take part in online courses. Massive open online courses are almost always free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous subjects that distance learning organizations are having to consider 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 quality of education provided by these massively open online courses is acceptable? How can stakeholders certify that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach massive open online courses? What business strategies are being used by organizations like edX to conduct these massively open online courses? What experimental teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can stakeholders handle problems like low motivation and high student attrition?

As blended learning technology becomes more widespread there is a desideratum to be aware of how MOOCs are being conducted. Scientists and numerous other participants need to gain more knowledge about the outcomes of these important new open educational ventures. Instructors want to understand how massively open online courses can be made better. To meet this desideratum for knowledge the sensational new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these MOOC classes and other open education resource topics. This thrilling new book also deals with the major controversies associated with these massive open online courses and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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