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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which analyzes issues relating to open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOC). Brand new gains in blended learning make it possible for people in nations all around the world to take classes via the Internet. These massive online courses are free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are several subjects that online education organizations have to deal with in 2015 because learning technology is advancing so swiftly. This scholarly volume offer guidelines for educators hoping to create a highly engaging MOOC-based learning environment. How can institutions make sure that the quality of education provided by these MOOC classes is passable? How can we ensure that educators are properly credentialed to teach online courses? What business strategies are being used by institutions like Davidson College to conduct these massive open online courses? What innovative assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can teachers handle issues like poor student motivation and high student dropout rates?

As digital learning technology becomes more commonplace there is a need to perceive how MOOCs are being conducted. Educators and numerous other participants need to understand the outcomes of these promising new open education initiatives. Educators want to gain more knowledge about how these massively open online courses can be enhanced. To satisfy this crescive demand for details MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these massive open courses and other open educational resource subjects. This gripping new book also considers the most important controversies associated with these massive online courses and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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