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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which analyzes issues relating to open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Recent developments in learning technology have enabled people in all parts of the world to take classes via the Internet. These MOOCs are typically free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous issues that online learning technology organizations have to deal with in 2015 because e-learning technology is improving so quickly. How can teachers ensure that the quality of schooling provided by these MOOC classes is all right? This open education book offers guidelines for others hoping to create a highly engaging MOOC-based learning experience. How can stakeholders make sure that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach courses online? What strategies are being used by organizations like Coursera to conduct these massively open online courses? What experimental teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can stakeholders deal with low learner motivation and high dropout rates?

As e-learning becomes more widespread there is a need to gain a better understanding of how massively open online courses are being conducted. Academics and lots of other participants would like to better perceive these compelling new open educational initiatives. Everyone wants to better understand how these massively open online courses can be improved. To meet this need for information the thrilling new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of MOOC classes and other open educational subjects. This intriguing new book also explores the most important controversies associated with these massively open online courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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