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MOOCs and Open Education is a book that researches topics having to do with open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses. New advances in online learning technology enable people all around the world to take online courses. Massively open online courses are commonly free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of subjects that online learning technology organizations are struggling with more than ever because elearning technology is advancing so rapidly. How can organizations ensure that the education provided by these massively open online courses is all right? This book conveys life-changing stories that might inspire others to try experiencing MOOCs and open education. How can stakeholders ensure that teachers are properly credentialed to teach online MOOC classes? What business models are being used by institutions like edX to conduct these MOOCs? What experimental evaluation strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can educators deal with the issues of low student motivation and high student dropout rates?

As e-learning technology becomes more commonplace there is a developing necessity to understand how massive open online courses are being conducted. Scholars and numerous other stakeholders desire to better understand the outcomes of these compelling new open educational endeavours. Everyone wants to know how these MOOCs can be improved. To satisfy this expanding desire for knowledge the stimulating new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these MOOCs and other open education issues. This exciting new book also considers the key controversies associated with these MOOC classes and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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