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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which studies issues relevant to open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses. Recent improvements in online learning technology have empowered humans all around the world to be participants in online courses. MOOC courses are usually free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are several subjects that learning technology organizations must deal with in 2015 because elearning technology is advancing so rapidly. How can institutions make sure that the quality of schooling provided by these massively open online courses is acceptable? This open education book offers guidelines for others hoping to create a highly engaging MOOC-based learning experience. How can students ensure that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online classes? What business models are being used by organizations like Stanford Online to conduct these MOOC courses? What innovative teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can participants deal with poor student motivation and high dropout rates?

As online learning technology becomes more procurable there is a growing necessity to better understand how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Public servants and numerous other participants desire to be more aware of the outcomes of these open educational endeavours. Intellectuals want to comprehend how these massively open online courses can be improved. To respond to this developing demand for facts the stimulating new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these MOOCs and other open educational resource issues. This new book also discusses the controversies associated with MOOC classes and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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