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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which examines subjects pertaining to open educational resources and massive open online courses. Modern advances in blended learning technology are enabling people all around the world to take part in courses online. Massively open online courses are commonly free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of topics that learning technology organizations have to struggle with in 2015 because technology-enhanced learning is advancing so rapidly. This collected edition details a series of recent reports and interesting announcements related to MOOCs. How can teachers certify that the quality of education provided by these massive open online courses is passable? This open education book offers guidelines for others hoping to create a highly engaging MOOC-based learning experience. How can we ensure that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online courses? What business strategies are being used by institutions like Liechtenstein to conduct these massive open online courses? What experimental assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can institutions get a handle on inadequate student motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As electronic educational technology becomes more commonplace there is a expanding desire to gain more knowledge about how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Public servants and numerous other participants need to understand the outcomes of these exciting new open educational ventures. Educators want to grasp how these massive open online courses can be improved. To respond to this growing desire for knowledge MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these online MOOCs and other open education topics. This new book also articulates the most important controversies associated with these massive open courses and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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