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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that analyzes subjects relating to open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses. Brand new developments in digital education technology are providing the means for people all over the world to be participants in classes via the Internet. These MOOCs are commonly free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous subjects that elearning technology organizations are considering in 2015 because technology-enhanced learning is improving so fast. This scholarly volume offer guidelines for educators hoping to create a highly engaging MOOC-based learning environment. How can educators assure that the instruction provided by these MOOC courses is passable? How can organizations certify that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOC classes? What business models are being used by organizations like Stanford University to conduct these MOOCs? What experimental assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can educators handle problems like inadequate motivation and high dropout rates?

As online learning technology becomes more prolific there is a expanding need to grasp how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Instructors and numerous other participants would like to better grasp these new open educational ventures. Scientists want to better understand how massive open online courses can be enhanced. To respond to this desire for facts the interesting new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these massive online courses and other open educational resource subjects. This gripping new book also deals with the key controversies associated with massively open online courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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