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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which discusses issues having to do with open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Recent gains in blended learning technology make it possible for students all around the world to be participants in classes online. These massive online courses are free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few issues that distance learning organizations are having to attend to in 2015 because learning technology is improving so fast. This scholarly volume offer guidelines for educators hoping to create a highly engaging MOOC-based learning environment. How can organizations guarantee that the quality of training provided by these MOOC classes is respectable? How can learners make sure that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach classes online? What different business models are being used by institutions like Udacity to conduct these massively open online courses? What assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can institutions manage low student motivation and high student dropout rates?

As digital learning technology becomes more widespread there is a expanding desideratum to perceive how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Public servants and lots of other participants want to gain a better understanding of these promising new open education ventures. Researchers want to gain more knowledge about how massive open online courses can be made better. To meet this crescive desideratum for information the thrilling new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of MOOC classes and other open educational resource subjects. This amazing new book also articulates the controversies associated with MOOC courses and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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