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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which reviews subjects relevant to open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOC). Brand new evolvements in distance learning have enabled people in nations all around the world to take classes via the Internet. MOOC classes are usually free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. It is a challenge to motivate and engage students in online environments. There are several topics that online learning organizations are having to deal with in 2015 because e-learning technology is improving so fast. How can teachers make sure that the teaching provided by these MOOC classes is good? How can institutions certify that teachers are properly credentialed to teach online MOOC courses? What different business models are being used by organizations like Miriada X to conduct these MOOC classes? What experimental assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can teachers deal with the issues of low student motivation and high student dropout rates?

As elearning technology becomes more procurable there is a developing desire to grasp how these MOOCs are being conducted. Scientists and numerous other participants need to gain a better understanding of the outcomes of these open educational undertakings. Trainers want to gain an understanding of how MOOC courses can be improved. To respond to this developing demand for data the interesting new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these massive open courses and other open educational issues. This dramatic new book also considers the major controversies associated with MOOCs and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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