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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that analyzes issues related to open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOC). Modern evolvements in online education have made it possible for people in all parts of the world to take part in classes online. These MOOC courses are mostly free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few issues that elearning institutions are considering in 2015 because blended learning technology is improving so rapidly. How can participants ensure that the instruction provided by these MOOC classes is tolerable? This open education book offers guidelines for others hoping to create a highly engaging MOOC-based learning experience. How can we guarantee that educators are properly credentialed to teach online? What business models are being used by organizations like Guatemala to conduct these MOOC classes? What teaching practices and experimental evaluation strategies are in use today? How can organizations deal with the issues of inadequate motivation and high student dropout rates?

As electronic education technology becomes more commonplace there is a increasing desire to comprehend how MOOC classes are being conducted. Professors and lots of other stakeholders desire to better grasp the outcomes of these new open educational undertakings. Everyone wants to gain more knowledge about how massive open online courses can be improved. To meet this increasing need for knowledge the authoritative new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of MOOC classes and other open education resource subjects. This sensational new book also examines the major controversies associated with these massive open online courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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