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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which considers issues relating to open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOC). Recent evolvements in digital education technology have empowered students in every nation on earth to be participants in online courses. Massively open online courses are generally free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of issues that elearning institutions are dealing with in 2015 because distance learning technology is improving so quickly. How can stakeholders guarantee that the quality of teaching provided by these massively open online courses is good? This book conveys life-changing stories that might inspire others to try experiencing MOOCs and open education. How can learners ensure that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online courses? What different business models are being used by institutions like Seattle Central Community College to conduct these MOOC classes? What teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can teachers deal with the problems of low motivation and high student dropout rates?

As elearning technology becomes more available there is a expanding necessity to better understand how massively open online courses are being conducted. Scholars and numerous other participants would like to better grasp these intriguing new open education endeavours. Universities want to understand how MOOCs can be made better. To respond to this developing demand for details the authoritative new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of MOOC courses and other open educational resource topics. This sensational new book also talks about the controversies associated with MOOC classes and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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