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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which investigates subjects related to open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses. New evolvements in blended learning have provided the means for people in every nation on earth to take part in courses online. MOOCs are massive because there is no limit on the number of participating students. Massively open online courses are usually free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous topics that distance learning institutions have to consider in 2015 because e-learning technology is improving so swiftly. How can participants make sure that the quality of training provided by these massive open online courses is satisfactory? This open education book offers guidelines for others hoping to create a highly engaging MOOC-based learning experience. How can learners certify that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach massive open online courses? What different strategies are being used by organizations like Boston University to conduct these MOOC classes? What evaluation strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can organizations deal with the issues of low student motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As online education technology becomes more widespread there is a developing need to perceive how massively open online courses are being conducted. Corporations and many other participants need to better perceive the outcomes of these significant new open educational ventures. Scholars want to understand how massively open online courses can be enhanced. To meet this growing desire for details the sensational new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these massive online courses and other open education resource subjects. This book also articulates the controversies associated with massively open online courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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