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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that reviews subjects related to open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses. Brand new developments in blended learning have made it possible for learners all over the world to participate in classes online. These massive open courses are typically free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few subjects that elearning technology institutions are having to consider in 2015 because online learning technology is advancing so quickly. This scholarly volume offer guidelines for educators hoping to create a highly engaging MOOC-based learning environment. How can we assure that the schooling provided by these MOOC courses is respectable? How can institutions ensure that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOC classes? What different strategies are being used by organizations like Montserrat to conduct these massive open online courses? What teaching practices and original assessment strategies are in use today? How can stakeholders manage issues like low student motivation and high dropout rates?

As e-learning technology becomes more abundant there is a increasing need to understand how massively open online courses are being conducted. Intellectuals and numerous other participants would like to gain more knowledge about these new open education initiatives. Academics want to grasp how massively open online courses can be improved. To meet this expanding demand for facts MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these massively open online courses and other open education resource topics. This interesting new book also investigates the controversies associated with MOOC classes and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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