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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which discusses issues regarding open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOC). Recent gains in learning technology have empowered humans in all parts of the world to take part in classes via the Internet. These MOOCs are free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few subjects that online education institutions have to consider in 2015 because learning technology is advancing so swiftly. How can participants guarantee that the quality of these massively open online courses is all right? This book conveys life-changing stories that might inspire others to try experiencing MOOCs and open education. How can students be assured that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online courses? What business models are being used by institutions like Kirkwood Community College to conduct these MOOC classes? What teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can we get a handle on low learner motivation and high dropout rates?

The ultimate purpose of massive open online courses is to provide education to more people all around the world. As e-learning technology becomes more abundant there is a necessity to grasp how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Students and numerous other stakeholders want to better comprehend the outcomes of these open education initiatives. Trainers want to understand how these massively open online courses can be improved. To satisfy this developing need for details the authoritative new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open educational issues. This book also articulates the major controversies associated with massively open online courses and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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