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MOOCs and Open Education is a book that analyzes issues relevant to open educational resources and massively open online courses (MOOC). Brand new changes in e-learning have provided the means for people all around the world to participate in online classes. These MOOC courses are mostly free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of issues that technology-enhanced learning organizations are having to attend to in 2015 because online learning technology is improving so fast. How can we ensure that the quality of schooling provided by these MOOC classes is satisfactory? This open education book offers guidelines for others hoping to create a highly engaging MOOC-based learning experience. How can learners make sure that teachers are properly credentialed to teach MOOC classes? What different business models are being used by institutions like Sweden to conduct these MOOC classes? What teaching practices and innovative assessment strategies are optimal? How can stakeholders get a handle on poor student motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As distance learning becomes more abundant there is a growing need to comprehend how MOOC courses are being conducted. Teachers and many other participants want to better grasp the outcomes of these open educational endeavours. Intellectuals want to better understand how massive open online courses can be enhanced. To handle this developing need for knowledge the stimulating new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these MOOC classes and other open education subjects. This sensational new book also examines the controversies associated with these massive open online courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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