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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that talks about issues regarding open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOC). The latest advances in electronic educational technology are making it possible for people in every nation on earth to take part in classes online. These massively open online courses are normally free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are several topics that online education institutions are struggling with in 2015 because elearning technology is improving so swiftly. How can stakeholders guarantee that the quality of these MOOCs is all right? This open education book offers guidelines for others hoping to create a highly engaging MOOC-based learning experience. How can institutions ensure that teachers are properly credentialed to teach online classes? What different business models are being used by institutions like Baker Island to conduct these massively open online courses? What evaluation strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can stakeholders deal with the problems of poor learner motivation and high dropout rates?

As online learning becomes more available there is a expanding demand to perceive how MOOC classes are being conducted. Scientists and many other participants would like to understand the outcomes of these significant new open educational undertakings. Educators want to know how massive open online courses can be enhanced. To handle this expanding demand for data the authoritative new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these online MOOC courses and other open education resource issues. This book also addresses the controversies associated with MOOC courses and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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