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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which researches issues pertaining to open educational resources and massive open online courses. New improvements in online education technology enable students in all parts of the world to be participants in courses via the Internet. MOOCs are open because they encourage open access via the Internet for all learners. These massive open online courses are generally free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are many issues that distance learning institutions are considering in 2015 because blended 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 stakeholders ensure that the quality of training provided by these MOOCs is satisfactory? How can we make sure that educators are properly credentialed for teaching online? What business models are being used by organizations like Luxembourg to conduct these MOOCs? What innovative teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can participants manage problems like inadequate student motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As electronic educational technology becomes more commonplace there is a growing desideratum to gain more knowledge about how these MOOCs are being conducted. Scientists and many other participants would like to gain a better understanding of the outcomes of these fascinating new open education initiatives. Intellectuals want to understand how these massive open online courses can be made better. To satisfy this expanding need for data the amazing new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of MOOCs and other open education subjects. This scholarly new book also describes the controversies associated with these MOOC courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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