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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which investigates topics relevant to open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOC). Brand new gains in blended learning technology are making it possible for learners all around the world to take part in courses via the Internet. Massively open online courses are commonly free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of topics that learning technology institutions have to struggle with in 2015 because e-learning technology is improving so rapidly. How can teachers assure that the quality control for these MOOC courses is acceptable? This open education book offers guidelines for others hoping to create a highly engaging MOOC-based learning experience. How can stakeholders ensure that teachers are properly credentialed to teach massive open online courses? What business models are being used by institutions like Eliademy to conduct these massively open online courses? What assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can stakeholders manage issues like poor learner motivation and high attrition?

As blended learning becomes more widespread there is a expanding demand to comprehend how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Lecturers and many other participants desire to understand the outcomes of these compelling new open educational initiatives. Academics want to gain more knowledge about how massively open online courses can be enhanced. To satisfy this growing desire for information MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these massive online courses and other open education resource topics. This authoritative new book also examines the most important controversies associated with MOOC courses and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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