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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which discusses topics relevant to open educational resources and massive open online courses. The latest gains in distance learning technology are providing the means for students in every nation on earth to be participants in online classes. Massively open online courses are almost always free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are several topics that technology-enhanced learning organizations have to consider in 2015 because e-learning technology is improving so swiftly. This scholarly volume offer guidelines for educators hoping to create a highly engaging MOOC-based learning environment. How can institutions make sure that the instruction provided by these MOOC classes is all right? How can stakeholders make sure that instructors are properly credentialed to teach massive open online courses? What business models are being used by institutions like Udacity to conduct these MOOC classes? What teaching practices and experimental assessment strategies are optimal? How can stakeholders manage problems like poor motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As blended learning technology becomes more widespread there is a developing demand to gain a better understanding of how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Professors and many other stakeholders would like to gain a better understanding of the outcomes of these exciting new open educational initiatives. Students want to gain an understanding of how massively open online courses can be made better. To meet this growing desideratum for facts the interesting new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these massive open online courses and other open education resource issues. This stimulating new book also deals with the major controversies associated with these MOOC classes and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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