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MOOCs and Open Education is a book that examines topics relating to open education resources and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Modern changes in elearning technology have made it possible for students all around the world to be participants in classes online. These massively open online courses are generally free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few subjects that technology-enhanced learning institutions have to consider in 2015 because online education technology is improving so fast. This collected edition details a series of recent reports and interesting announcements related to MOOCs. How can educators be assured that the quality of instruction provided by these massively open online courses is passable? This open education book offers guidelines for others hoping to create a highly engaging MOOC-based learning experience. How can institutions make sure that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOC classes? What different business models are being used by organizations like Coursera to conduct these MOOC courses? What experimental assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can stakeholders deal with the problems of poor student motivation and high dropout rates?

As learning technology becomes more commonplace there is a expanding desideratum to perceive how MOOCs are being conducted. Scholars and many other stakeholders would like to gain a better understanding of the outcomes of these promising new open education endeavours. Intellectuals want to know how massively open online courses can be made better. In response to this developing desideratum for data the inspiring new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these MOOCs and other open education topics. This exciting new book also discusses the major controversies associated with MOOC classes and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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