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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which analyzes issues relating to open educational resources and massively open online courses. Recent advances in digital education technology have made it possible for learners in nations all around the world to participate in courses via the Internet. These MOOC courses are generally free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few topics that online learning technology institutions must deal with in 2015 because elearning technology is developing so quickly. This scholarly volume offer guidelines for educators hoping to create a highly engaging MOOC-based learning environment. How can we make sure that the instruction provided by these massive open online courses is respectable? How can learners assure that teachers are properly credentialed to teach classes online? What different strategies are being used by organizations like Yale University to conduct these MOOC courses? What assessment strategies and original teaching practices are optimal? How can teachers handle issues like inadequate learner motivation and high dropout rates?

As blended learning technology becomes more available there is a expanding need to gain more knowledge about how MOOC courses are being conducted. Scholars and lots of other stakeholders want to better understand the outcomes of these exciting new open educational ventures. Teachers want to better understand how massively open online courses can be made better. To handle this developing demand for knowledge the thrilling new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open educational resource subjects. This dramatic new book also examines the most important controversies associated with these MOOCs and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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