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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that considers topics having to do with open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses. New gains in blended learning are making it possible for people in nations all aver the world to participate in classes online. These online MOOC courses are commonly free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are many issues that technology-enhanced learning organizations are having to attend to in 2015 because e-learning technology is improving so swiftly. How can educators certify that the education provided by these MOOC courses is tolerable? This open education book offers guidelines for others hoping to create a highly engaging MOOC-based learning experience. How can participants ensure that lecturers are properly credentialed for teaching online? What business models are being used by institutions like Canvas Network to conduct these MOOC classes? What teaching practices and experimental evaluation strategies are optimal? How can participants manage poor learner motivation and high student dropout rates?

The ultimate purpose of massive open online courses is to provide education to more people all around the world. As digital learning technology becomes more available there is a developing demand to comprehend how massive open online courses are being conducted. Trainers and numerous other stakeholders would like to understand the outcomes of these promising new open educational initiatives. Scientists want to understand how massively open online courses can be improved. To respond to this crescive need for details the inspiring new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these online MOOC courses and other open education resource issues. This stimulating new book also discusses the controversies associated with these massive open courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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