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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that examines issues relating to open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOC). Recent improvements in online learning are enabling learners in all parts of the world to take part in online courses. These massive online courses are customarily free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous subjects that blended learning organizations are having to struggle with in 2015 because blended learning technology is advancing so rapidly. How can participants make sure that the quality of training provided by these MOOC courses is adequate? This open education book offers guidelines for others hoping to create a highly engaging MOOC-based learning experience. How can learners make sure that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach massively open online courses? What business strategies are being used by organizations like edX to conduct these massive open online courses? What assessment strategies and innovative teaching practices are in use today? How can educators handle problems like inadequate learner motivation and high learner attrition?

As elearning becomes more available there is a expanding demand to be aware of how MOOC courses are being conducted. Teachers and numerous other participants desire to better perceive these exciting new open education undertakings. Instructors want to gain an understanding of how these massively open online courses can be made better. To satisfy this crescive desire for information MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of MOOCs and other open education topics. This interesting new book also reviews the key controversies associated with these massive open online courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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