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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which addresses issues having to do with open educational resources and massive open online courses. Brand new changes in online learning are providing the means for people all around the world to participate in courses via the Internet. These online MOOC courses are ordinarily free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are many issues that learning technology institutions have to consider in 2015 because elearning technology is developing so fast. How can participants ensure that the quality of education provided by these MOOC courses is satisfactory? This book conveys life-changing stories that might inspire others to try experiencing MOOCs and open education. How can we guarantee that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOC classes? What business models are being used by institutions like Senegal to conduct these MOOCs? What original assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can educators handle problems like low student motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As online education technology becomes more procurable there is a growing necessity to better understand how MOOC classes are being conducted. Scholars and lots of other stakeholders would like to gain more knowledge about these compelling new open education initiatives. Everybody wants to understand how these MOOCs can be improved. In response to this expanding need for data MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of MOOC courses and other open education resource topics. This authoritative new book also discusses the major controversies associated with these online MOOC courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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