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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which studies subjects pertaining to open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOC). Recent gains in elearning are making it possible for people in every nation on earth to participate in classes via the Internet. These online MOOC courses are generally free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are several topics that technology-enhanced learning institutions are having to struggle with in 2015 because online learning technology is advancing so swiftly. How can teachers certify that the schooling provided by these massively open online courses is acceptable? This book conveys life-changing stories that might inspire others to try experiencing MOOCs and open education. How can we make sure that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach courses online? What different business models are being used by organizations like The University of Chicago to conduct these massively open online courses? What assessment strategies and original teaching practices are optimal? How can teachers manage poor learner motivation and high learner attrition?

As digital education technology becomes more widespread there is a developing desire to better understand how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Scholars and lots of other participants want to better understand the outcomes of these promising new open education undertakings. Lecturers want to better understand how massive open online courses can be improved. To meet this developing desire for details MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these MOOC courses and other open education resource subjects. This stimulating new book also describes the most important controversies associated with these MOOC courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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