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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that researches issues related to open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses. Recent advancements in distance learning technology are making it possible for humans in every nation on earth to participate in classes via the Internet. These massive open online courses are commonly free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous subjects that online learning institutions have to struggle with in 2015 because learning technology is developing so fast. How can stakeholders be assured that the schooling provided by these massive open online courses is tolerable? This open education book offers guidelines for others hoping to create a highly engaging MOOC-based learning experience. How can stakeholders guarantee that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified for online teaching? What different strategies are being used by organizations like Yale University to conduct these massively open online courses? What original teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can teachers get a handle on low student motivation and high student dropout rates?

As blended learning technology becomes more widespread there is a developing desire to understand how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Lecturers and numerous other participants would like to better comprehend these fascinating new open education initiatives. Researchers want to grasp how MOOC courses can be improved. To satisfy this growing demand for facts MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these massively open online courses and other open educational topics. This book also addresses the major controversies associated with these online MOOCs and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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