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MOOCs and Open Education is a book that examines issues relating to open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses. The latest gains in learning technology have provided the means for people all over the world to take part in online classes. These MOOC classes are generally free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are dozens of new technologies emerging each year that can be used for teaching and learning. There are quite a few topics that technology-enhanced learning organizations are considering in 2015 because blended learning technology is developing so quickly. This scholarly volume offer guidelines for educators hoping to create a highly engaging MOOC-based learning environment. How can educators assure that the quality control for these massively open online courses is satisfactory? How can students make sure that instructors are properly credentialed to teach online classes? What strategies are being used by institutions like Coursera to conduct these MOOC courses? What experimental teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can organizations manage issues like low learner motivation and high attrition?

As online education technology becomes more procurable there is a increasing need to better understand how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Universities and lots of other stakeholders would like to better comprehend the outcomes of these exciting new open education endeavours. Trainers want to perceive how massively open online courses can be improved. To meet this crescive desire for knowledge 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 subjects. This scholarly new book also considers the key controversies associated with these online MOOC courses and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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