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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that reviews topics having to do with open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOC). Modern improvements in elearning technology are empowering humans all over the world to participate in classes online. These online MOOC courses are ordinarily free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are many topics that learning technology organizations are dealing with in 2015 because elearning 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 make sure that the instruction provided by these MOOC classes is adequate? How can organizations be assured that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach classes online? What different business models are being used by institutions like One Month to conduct these MOOC courses? What teaching practices and evaluation strategies are in use today? How can we deal with the problems of poor motivation and high dropout rates?

As blended learning technology becomes more procurable there is a need to gain more knowledge about how MOOCs are being conducted. Scientists and many other participants would like to be more aware of these fascinating new open education undertakings. Academics want to grasp how these MOOC courses can be improved. To meet this need for information the exciting new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these online MOOC courses and other open educational subjects. This stimulating new book also describes the key controversies associated with MOOC classes and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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