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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which considers topics relevant to open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOC). New evolvements in learning technology are enabling people all over the world to be participants in classes via the Internet. These online MOOC courses are mostly free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous topics that technology-enhanced learning organizations have to consider in 2015 because e-learning technology is developing so rapidly. This collected edition describes many different types of MOOC options and the full range of business plans related to MOOCs. How can educators guarantee that the quality of instruction provided by these MOOC courses is decent? How can learners ensure that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach courses online? What strategies are being used by institutions like Facebook to conduct these MOOC courses? What experimental teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can educators manage problems like inadequate learner motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As online learning becomes more procurable there is a developing desire to be aware of how MOOC classes are being conducted. Academics and numerous other stakeholders would like to gain more knowledge about the outcomes of these intriguing new open education endeavours. Public servants want to understand how MOOC classes can be made better. In response to this growing desire for information MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these online MOOCs and other open educational topics. This inspiring new book also researches the key controversies associated with these massive online courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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