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MOOCs and Open Education is a book that examines topics related to open education resources and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Recent evolvements in online education have provided the means for people in nations all around the world to take part in courses online. MOOC courses are normally free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of subjects that e-learning technology organizations have to consider in 2015 because e-learning technology is improving so rapidly. How can teachers ensure that the quality of instruction provided by these MOOC courses is good? This book conveys life-changing stories that might inspire others to try experiencing MOOCs and open education. How can students ensure that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online classes? What different business models are being used by institutions like Udacity to conduct these massively open online courses? What assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can educators deal with low student motivation and high dropout rates?

As online learning becomes more commonplace there is a developing desire to better understand how MOOC courses are being conducted. Universities and many other participants need to gain more knowledge about the outcomes of these important new open educational endeavours. Professors want to understand how MOOCs can be made better. To satisfy this growing demand for information MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of MOOC classes and other open educational subjects. This stimulating new book also studies the key controversies associated with these online MOOC courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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