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MOOCs and Open Education is a book that examines subjects relevant to open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses. New advances in distance learning technology have made it possible for learners all around the world to participate in online courses. These MOOCs are almost always free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are several subjects that distance learning organizations have to consider in 2015 because blended learning technology is developing so rapidly. How can participants certify that the instruction provided by these MOOC classes is good? This open education book offers guidelines for others hoping to create a highly engaging MOOC-based learning experience. How can stakeholders ensure that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online classes? What strategies are being used by organizations like Udacity to conduct these MOOC courses? What experimental evaluation strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can teachers handle low motivation and high learner attrition?

As elearning becomes more abundant there is a desideratum to gain a better understanding of how massively open online courses are being conducted. Corporations and many other participants desire to gain more knowledge about the outcomes of these intriguing new open education endeavours. Everybody wants to grasp how these massively open online courses can be improved. To satisfy this increasing desire for knowledge the new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these MOOC classes and other open education topics. This authoritative new book also examines the controversies associated with MOOC courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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