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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that reviews issues relating to open education resources and massively open online courses (MOOCs). The latest advancements in distance learning technology are enabling students in nations all aver the world to take online classes. These MOOC classes are mostly free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous topics that e-learning technology institutions are having to attend to in 2015 because e-learning technology is developing so swiftly. How can we assure that the quality control for these massive open online courses is passable? This open education book offers guidelines for others hoping to create a highly engaging MOOC-based learning experience. How can learners certify that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach classes online? What strategies are being used by institutions like Udacity to conduct these massively open online courses? What experimental teaching practices and evaluation strategies are optimal? How can organizations get a handle on inadequate motivation and high dropout rates?

As online learning becomes more prolific there is a developing desire to better understand how MOOC courses are being conducted. Intellectuals and many other stakeholders need to be more aware of the outcomes of these new open education ventures. Everybody wants to comprehend how these MOOC classes can be improved. In response to this crescive demand for information MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of MOOCs and other open education subjects. This definitive new book also studies the controversies associated with massively open online courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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