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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which researches topics pertaining to open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses. Modern evolvements in online education technology enable learners in all parts of the world to take part in classes online. These massive online courses are normally free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of subjects that learning technology institutions are considering in 2015 because e-learning technology is improving so swiftly. This book answers many questions about MOOCs and other forms of open education. How can participants make sure that the quality of these massive open online courses is passable? How can stakeholders certify that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach online courses? What different business strategies are being used by organizations like One Month to conduct these MOOC classes? What teaching practices and experimental assessment strategies are optimal? How can stakeholders handle low student motivation and high student dropout rates?

As digital educational technology becomes more commonplace there is a developing desire to gain a better understanding of how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Scholars and lots of other stakeholders want to gain more knowledge about these exciting new open educational ventures. Everybody wants to comprehend how these massively open online courses can be improved. To satisfy this need for information MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these MOOC classes and other open education resource topics. This stimulating new book also examines the major controversies associated with these massive online courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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