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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which analyzes topics pertaining to open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses. Modern changes in blended learning technology are empowering people in nations all around the world to be participants in online courses. Massive open online courses are free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of subjects that technology-enhanced learning institutions have to deal with in 2015 because online learning technology is advancing so fast. How can stakeholders assure that the quality control for these MOOCs is respectable? This open education book offers guidelines for others hoping to create a highly engaging MOOC-based learning experience. How can we assure that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach massive open online courses? What business models are being used by institutions like Udacity to conduct these MOOC classes? What teaching practices and evaluation strategies are in use today? How can teachers manage inadequate motivation and high dropout rates?

As digital learning technology becomes more available there is a expanding demand to gain a better understanding of how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Teachers and lots of other stakeholders want to gain a better understanding of these intriguing new open education ventures. Students want to comprehend how massively open online courses can be improved. In response to this increasing demand for facts MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of MOOCs and other open education resource topics. This intriguing new book also discusses the key controversies associated with these MOOC courses and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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