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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which addresses issues having to do with open education resources and massively open online courses (MOOC). Brand new gains in e-learning have provided the means for learners all over the world to take part in classes online. MOOC classes are almost always free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of topics that technology-enhanced learning institutions are dealing with in 2015 because blended learning technology is advancing so fast. How can participants ensure that the quality of schooling provided by these MOOCs is good? This open education book offers guidelines for others hoping to create a highly engaging MOOC-based learning experience. How can stakeholders ensure that instructors are properly credentialed to teach classes online? What strategies are being used by institutions like Udemy to conduct these MOOC classes? What experimental evaluation strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can institutions manage inadequate motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As distance learning technology becomes more procurable there is a growing demand to grasp how MOOC classes are being conducted. Teachers and numerous other participants want to gain more knowledge about these promising new open educational ventures. Completion rates for online MOOCs are far less than the completion rates for traditional courses. People want to gain an understanding of how MOOC courses can be made better. In response to this developing desideratum for details the thrilling new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open educational issues. This stimulating new book also discusses the major controversies associated with massive open online courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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