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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which addresses subjects pertaining to open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOC). Modern developments in e-learning technology have empowered humans all around the world to take part in courses via the Internet. MOOCs are customarily free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are several subjects that e-learning institutions have to consider in 2015 because learning technology is developing so rapidly. How can educators assure that the quality of schooling provided by these MOOC courses is good? This open education book offers guidelines for others hoping to create a highly engaging MOOC-based learning experience. How can learners certify that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach courses online? What business strategies are being used by organizations like Miriada X to conduct these massively open online courses? What teaching practices and evaluation strategies are optimal? How can organizations manage issues like low learner motivation and high student dropout rates?

As digital education technology becomes more abundant there is a growing demand to better understand how MOOC classes are being conducted. Universities and lots of other participants need to better understand the outcomes of these intriguing new open educational undertakings. Academics want to grasp how MOOC courses can be enhanced. In response to this expanding need for facts the intriguing new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these massive open courses and other open education resource issues. This intriguing new book also explores the controversies associated with these massive open online courses and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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