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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which investigates issues relating to open education resources and massively open online courses (MOOC). The latest improvements in technology-enhanced learning have enabled students in all parts of the world to take online courses. These online MOOCs are typically free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of subjects that e-learning organizations have to struggle with in 2015 because online learning technology is advancing so rapidly. This collected edition describes many different types of MOOC options and the full range of business plans related to MOOCs. How can we certify that the schooling provided by these MOOCs is satisfactory? How can learners make sure that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach classes online? What different strategies are being used by institutions like FutureLearn to conduct these massive open online courses? How can proper quality standards be consistently defined and maintained? What experimental teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can institutions deal with the issues of low student motivation and high student dropout rates?

The ultimate purpose of massive open online courses is to provide education to more people all around the world. As digital learning becomes more commonplace there is a increasing need to comprehend how these massive open online courses are being conducted. Corporations and many other participants would like to gain a better understanding of these compelling new open education initiatives. Students want to gain an understanding of how MOOC classes can be made better. To respond to this developing desire for information the stimulating new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these online MOOC courses and other open education subjects. This exciting new book also researches the most important controversies associated with these massive online courses and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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