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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which considers topics relating to open educational resources and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Recent developments in blended learning technology enable humans all over the world to participate in online courses. MOOCs are customarily free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few issues that distance learning institutions are considering in 2015 because elearning technology is improving so rapidly. How can organizations ensure that the schooling provided by these MOOC classes is adequate? This open education book offers guidelines for others hoping to create a highly engaging MOOC-based learning experience. How can we ensure that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online courses? What business strategies are being used by institutions like Cook Islands to conduct these massive open online courses? What assessment strategies and experimental teaching practices are in use today? How can organizations get a handle on inadequate student motivation and high student dropout rates?

As digital learning becomes more widespread there is a increasing desideratum to gain more knowledge about how MOOC classes are being conducted. Instructors and many other participants need to better grasp these exciting new open education ventures. Scientists want to understand how MOOC classes can be enhanced. Online assessments for MOOCs can be difficult to conduct effectively and reliably. To meet this expanding desideratum for details the authoritative new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of MOOC classes and other open educational subjects. This definitive new book also discusses the key controversies associated with massively open online courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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