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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that discusses issues pertaining to open education resources and massively open online courses (MOOCs). The latest evolvements in distance learning technology have made it possible for humans in nations all around the world to take part in online courses. These MOOC courses are generally free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are several issues that technology-enhanced learning institutions are having to attend to now that online learning technology is improving so swiftly. How can stakeholders make sure that the schooling provided by these MOOCs is passable? This open education book offers guidelines for others hoping to create a highly engaging MOOC-based learning experience. How can students make sure that teachers are properly credentialed for teaching online? What business strategies are being used by organizations like Ascension to conduct these massively open online courses? What teaching practices and evaluation strategies are in use today? How can participants manage low student motivation and high dropout rates?

As elearning becomes more procurable there is a growing desideratum to gain a better understanding of how MOOC courses are being conducted. Instructors and many other stakeholders desire to better understand the outcomes of these important new open education undertakings. Intellectuals want to gain an understanding of how MOOC classes can be enhanced. In response to this developing need for facts the intriguing new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of MOOCs and other open educational resource subjects. This interesting new book also examines 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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