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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that considers subjects having to do with open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses. New advances in online learning technology are empowering students in every nation on earth to take part in courses online. Massive open online courses are customarily free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous subjects that blended learning institutions have to consider in 2015 because online education technology is improving so swiftly. How can we certify that the quality of training provided by these massively 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 stakeholders certify that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online MOOC classes? What different strategies are being used by organizations like Udacity to conduct these MOOCs? What experimental evaluation strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can we get a handle on poor student motivation and high student attrition?

As blended learning technology becomes more commonplace there is a demand to gain more knowledge about how these MOOCs are being conducted. Scientists and numerous other participants desire to be more aware of the outcomes of these interesting new open education undertakings. Academics want to gain an understanding of how these massively open online courses can be enhanced. In response to this expanding need for facts MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open educational issues. This gripping new book also discusses the most important controversies associated with MOOCs and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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