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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which studies issues having to do with open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOC). Modern changes in online learning are providing the means for people in all parts of the world to be participants in courses online. Massive open online courses are commonly free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are several issues that distance learning organizations are struggling with in 2015 because online learning technology is advancing so quickly. How can educators guarantee that the education provided by these MOOC courses is adequate? This open education book offers guidelines for others hoping to create a highly engaging MOOC-based learning experience. How can we make sure that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOC classes? What different business strategies are being used by organizations like India to conduct these massively open online courses? How can proper quality standards be consistently defined and maintained? What experimental teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can educators deal with inadequate student motivation and high attrition?

As electronic education technology becomes more abundant there is a expanding desire to gain a better understanding of how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Public servants and many other stakeholders would like to gain a better understanding of these significant new open educational initiatives. Everybody wants to perceive how MOOC courses can be enhanced. To respond to this growing desideratum for knowledge the dramatic new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these online MOOCs and other open education resource topics. This thrilling new book also studies the most important controversies associated with these massively open online courses and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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