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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which considers topics regarding open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). The latest improvements in elearning make it possible for people all around the world to be participants in online classes. These massively open online courses are ordinarily free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous subjects that learning technology institutions have to consider in 2015 because online learning technology is developing so quickly. How can teachers certify that the quality of training provided by these massively open online courses is satisfactory? This book conveys life-changing stories that might inspire others to try experiencing MOOCs and open education. How can learners certify that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online MOOC courses? What different business strategies are being used by organizations like Stanford University to conduct these massively open online courses? What teaching practices and original assessment strategies are in use today? How can teachers manage low learner motivation and high dropout rates?

As digital education technology becomes more prolific there is a increasing demand to better understand how these massive open online courses are being conducted. Universities and lots of other participants want to be more aware of these exciting new open educational experiments. Completion rates for online MOOCs are far less than the completion rates for traditional courses. Instructors want to understand how these massive open online courses can be improved. To meet this expanding desire for knowledge MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of MOOC courses and other open educational subjects. This stimulating new book also examines the controversies associated with MOOCs and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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