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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which studies subjects having to do with open education resources and massive open online courses. Modern advances in blended learning technology have enabled humans in nations all aver the world to participate in online classes. Massively open online courses are customarily free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are many subjects that technology-enhanced learning organizations must deal with in 2015 because online learning technology is advancing so rapidly. This scholarly volume offer guidelines for educators hoping to create a highly engaging MOOC-based learning environment. How can teachers assure that the instruction provided by these massively open online courses is good? How can learners certify that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online classes? What different business models are being used by organizations like Udemy to conduct these MOOC courses? What evaluation strategies and experimental teaching practices are in use today? How can teachers deal with the issues of poor student motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As learning technology becomes more available there is a necessity to gain a better understanding of how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Researchers and many other participants want to be more aware of the outcomes of these new open educational ventures. Public servants want to gain an understanding of how MOOC courses can be made better. In response to this growing need for data the thrilling new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of MOOC classes and other open education resource issues. This definitive new book also discusses the key controversies associated with these massively open online courses and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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