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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that studies subjects pertaining to open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Recent advances in electronic education technology are providing the means for students all over the world to participate in courses online. MOOC classes are mostly free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. A MOOC is an online course which uses the Internet to provide open access and unlimited student participation. There are several issues that online learning technology institutions must deal with in 2015 because blended learning technology is improving so swiftly. How can stakeholders make sure that the quality of these MOOC courses is acceptable? This open education book offers guidelines for others hoping to create a highly engaging MOOC-based learning experience. How can learners assure that instructors are properly credentialed to teach MOOCs? What business models are being used by organizations like Bermuda to conduct these MOOC courses? What assessment strategies and innovative teaching practices are optimal? How can we handle issues like low learner motivation and high attrition?

As online learning becomes more available there is a expanding necessity to better understand how massively open online courses are being conducted. Researchers and many other stakeholders want to understand the outcomes of these compelling new open education endeavours. Researchers want to grasp how these MOOC classes can be enhanced. To respond to this increasing desire for data the gripping new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of MOOCs and other open educational resource subjects. This sensational new book also deals with the key controversies associated with these MOOC courses and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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