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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which addresses issues relating to open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOC). Modern developments in electronic education technology have provided the means for people all over the world to be participants in classes online. MOOCs are commonly free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are several topics that elearning technology organizations have to consider in 2015 because blended learning technology is advancing so fast. This scholarly volume offer guidelines for educators hoping to create a highly engaging MOOC-based learning environment. How can we guarantee that the quality of schooling provided by these MOOC courses is tolerable? How can students make sure that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach classes online? What different business strategies are being used by organizations like Cornell University to conduct these MOOC courses? What original teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can participants manage poor learner motivation and high learner attrition?

As technology-enhanced learning becomes more available there is a growing demand to grasp how MOOC courses are being conducted. Intellectuals and many other participants need to be more aware of the outcomes of these promising new open education experiments. Everyone wants to gain an understanding of how these MOOC classes can be improved. In response to this increasing need for data MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these massive open online courses and other open education resource issues. This gripping new book also studies the key controversies associated with these massive open courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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