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MOOCs and Open Education is a book that reviews issues having to do with open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses. Recent changes in online learning technology have empowered students in nations all around the world to be participants in courses via the Internet. Massive open online courses are generally free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of topics that learning technology institutions have to consider in 2015 because blended learning technology is advancing so fast. This scholarly volume offer guidelines for educators hoping to create a highly engaging MOOC-based learning environment. How can institutions be assured that the schooling provided by these massive open online courses is tolerable? How can institutions ensure that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOCs? What business models are being used by institutions like New Zealand to conduct these massively open online courses? What teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can educators manage poor motivation and high student dropout rates?

As digital e-learning technology becomes more abundant there is a need to be aware of how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Universities and numerous other stakeholders need to understand the outcomes of these promising new open educational ventures. Students want to perceive how these MOOC classes can be improved. To meet this expanding desideratum for facts the thrilling new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these online MOOCs and other open educational resource topics. This exciting new book also describes the major controversies associated with massively open online courses and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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