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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which explores issues related to open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses. Modern gains in elearning technology have provided the means for students in every nation on earth to take courses online. These online MOOCs are customarily free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few issues that e-learning institutions are having to deal with in 2015 because online education technology is developing so rapidly. How can institutions make sure that the quality of training 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 organizations guarantee that instructors are properly credentialed to teach massively open online courses? What business strategies are being used by organizations like Udemy to conduct these massively open online courses? What assessment strategies and experimental teaching practices are in use today? How can we handle problems like inadequate learner motivation and high student dropout rates?

As online learning technology becomes more prolific there is a growing desire to better understand how MOOC classes are being conducted. Academics and lots of other participants would like to better perceive these exciting new open education ventures. Teachers want to gain an understanding of how these massively open online courses can be improved. To handle this expanding need for details the gripping new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of MOOCs and other open educational issues. This scholarly new book also considers the controversies associated with these massive open online courses and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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