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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which considers issues pertaining to open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses. Brand new developments in digital education technology have enabled learners all around the world to take part in courses online. These massively open online courses are commonly free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of topics that blended learning organizations have to consider in 2015 because distance learning technology is developing so rapidly. This scholarly volume offer guidelines for educators hoping to create a highly engaging MOOC-based learning environment. How can stakeholders assure that the quality of training provided by these massively open online courses is good? How can students certify that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOC classes? What business models are being used by organizations like Jarvis Island to conduct these MOOCs? What assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can we manage problems like inadequate student motivation and high learner attrition?

As digital learning becomes more prolific there is a necessity to grasp how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Researchers and numerous other participants need to better understand these compelling new open educational endeavours. Scientists want to gain more knowledge about how these MOOCs can be improved. To meet this increasing need for facts the book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these massive online courses and other open educational resource topics. This interesting new book also examines the controversies associated with these massively open online courses and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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