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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which deals with topics related to open educational resources and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Modern evolvements in online education technology are providing the means for people all over the world to participate in classes online. These MOOC courses are usually free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few subjects that elearning technology organizations are having to consider in 2015 because elearning technology is advancing so swiftly. How can organizations certify that the schooling provided by these MOOCs is adequate? This open education book offers guidelines for others hoping to create a highly engaging MOOC-based learning experience. How can students guarantee that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach massively open online courses? What different business strategies are being used by organizations like edX to conduct these massively open online courses? What evaluation strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can organizations handle problems like poor motivation and high student dropout rates?

As digital educational technology becomes more commonplace there is a expanding necessity to perceive how these MOOCs are being conducted. Lecturers and many other participants desire to gain a better understanding of the outcomes of these exciting new open educational ventures. Completion rates for online MOOCs are far less than the completion rates for traditional courses. Educators want to gain an understanding of how these MOOC classes can be enhanced. To meet this developing desire for information the gripping new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of massive open online courses and other open educational subjects. This definitive new book also investigates the major controversies associated with massive open online courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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