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MOOCs and Open Education is a book that analyzes subjects pertaining to open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). New changes in elearning enable people in every nation on earth to be participants in online classes. These MOOCs are usually free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are many topics that elearning institutions are considering in 2015 because distance learning technology is developing so rapidly. How can stakeholders make sure that the schooling provided by these MOOC courses is decent? This open education book offers guidelines for others hoping to create a highly engaging MOOC-based learning experience. How can organizations be assured that educators are properly credentialed to teach massively open online courses? What business strategies are being used by organizations like OpenLearning to conduct these MOOCs? What innovative assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can teachers deal with the issues of low learner motivation and high student attrition?

As online learning technology becomes more prolific there is a developing demand to gain more knowledge about how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Instructors and numerous other stakeholders desire to better understand the outcomes of these fascinating new open educational undertakings. Educators want to better understand how these massively open online courses can be enhanced. To meet this crescive demand for knowledge MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of massive open online courses and other open education issues. This inspiring new book also explores the major controversies associated with these MOOC classes and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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