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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which examines issues related to open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Modern evolvements in learning technology are making it possible for humans in nations all around the world to participate in courses online. These MOOC classes are almost always free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of topics that e-learning institutions have to consider in 2015 because online learning technology is advancing so swiftly. How can teachers guarantee that the quality of these massively open online courses is all right? This open education book offers guidelines for others hoping to create a highly engaging MOOC-based learning experience. How can we make sure that instructors are properly credentialed to teach online? What business models are being used by institutions like State University of New York to conduct these MOOCs? What teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can participants get a handle on inadequate student motivation and high student dropout rates?

As elearning technology becomes more commonplace there is a increasing need to better understand how massively open online courses are being conducted. Scholars and many other stakeholders would like to understand these intriguing new open education ventures. Scholars want to gain more knowledge about how MOOC classes can be improved. To meet this crescive demand for data the scholarly new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these massively open online courses and other open educational topics. This authoritative new book also considers the most important controversies associated with massively open online courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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