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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that discusses topics pertaining to open educational resources and massive open online courses (MOOC). Brand new gains in online learning make it possible for people in nations all aver the world to take part in courses via the Internet. MOOC courses are commonly free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of topics that online learning technology organizations have to struggle with in 2015 because technology-enhanced learning is developing so fast. How can institutions certify that the instruction provided by these MOOC courses is all right? This book conveys life-changing stories that might inspire others to try experiencing MOOCs and open education. How can institutions make sure that educators are properly credentialed to teach online classes? What business models are being used by organizations like Otis College of Art and Design to conduct these massive open online courses? What experimental assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can institutions get a handle on low student motivation and high student dropout rates?

As online learning technology becomes more procurable there is a expanding desire to better understand how MOOC courses are being conducted. Professors and many other stakeholders would like to understand these significant new open educational ventures. Universities want to grasp how these massive open online courses can be made better. To satisfy this crescive desire for knowledge the dramatic new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these online MOOCs and other open education resource topics. This new book also considers the key controversies associated with these massively open online courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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