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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that considers topics relevant to open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Brand new gains in technology-enhanced learning have empowered humans all over the world to take part in classes via the Internet. Massive Open Online Courses (MOOCs) allow an unlimited number of learners in a single class. These MOOC classes are generally free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous issues that e-learning technology institutions are struggling with in 2015 because distance learning technology is advancing so swiftly. How can organizations be assured that the quality of education provided by these MOOC courses is good? This open education book offers guidelines for others hoping to create a highly engaging MOOC-based learning experience. How can institutions make sure that instructors are properly credentialed to teach MOOC classes? What different business strategies are being used by organizations like Mongolia to conduct these massive open online courses? What teaching practices and evaluation strategies are in use today? How can institutions get a handle on low learner motivation and high student attrition?

As blended learning becomes more widespread there is a increasing desideratum to perceive how MOOCs are being conducted. Lecturers and many other participants want to better perceive the outcomes of these fascinating new open educational experiments. Professors want to know how these massively open online courses can be enhanced. To respond to this desire for data MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these MOOC courses and other open education subjects. This scholarly new book also addresses the controversies associated with massively open online courses and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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