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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that considers issues relating to open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Modern advancements in blended learning make it possible for students in nations all around the world to be participants in online courses. Massive open online courses are normally free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are several topics that e-learning organizations are having to attend to in 2015 because e-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 assure that the education provided by these MOOC classes is passable? How can organizations make sure that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online classes? What different strategies are being used by institutions like Miriada X to conduct these massively open online courses? What experimental evaluation strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can stakeholders handle problems like low learner motivation and high student dropout rates?

As online learning technology becomes more abundant there is a developing demand to better understand how MOOC classes are being conducted. Students and numerous other stakeholders would like to better perceive these important new open education undertakings. Researchers want to understand how MOOC courses can be improved. To respond to this expanding desideratum for data the exciting new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these massive open courses and other open education resource issues. This gripping new book also describes the controversies associated with these MOOC classes and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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