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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that discusses subjects relevant to open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). The latest advancements in online learning technology enable people in every nation on earth to be participants in online courses. MOOCs are massive because there is no limit on the number of participating students. Massively open online courses are free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of subjects that e-learning organizations are considering in 2015 because technology-enhanced learning is developing so swiftly. How can institutions certify that the quality of teaching provided by these MOOC classes is all right? This open education book offers guidelines for others hoping to create a highly engaging MOOC-based learning experience. How can institutions certify that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach classes online? What different business models are being used by organizations like Belarus to conduct these MOOC classes? What teaching practices and experimental assessment strategies are optimal? How can institutions manage low student motivation and high dropout rates?

As e-learning becomes more available there is a developing demand to be aware of how MOOC classes are being conducted. Instructors and many other participants would like to better understand the outcomes of these new open education initiatives. Scholars want to perceive how MOOC classes can be improved. To handle this expanding desire for facts the gripping new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these online MOOCs and other open education issues. This definitive new book also articulates the major controversies associated with MOOC classes and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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