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MOOCs and Open Education is a book that analyzes subjects relating to open educational resources and massively open online courses. Modern advancements in online education technology have empowered people in all parts of the world to be participants in classes online. These MOOC courses are ordinarily free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are several topics that e-learning organizations have to deal with in 2015 because technology-enhanced learning is developing so rapidly. How can organizations make sure that the instruction provided by these massive open online courses is adequate? This book conveys life-changing stories that might inspire others to try experiencing MOOCs and open education. How can we certify that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online MOOC classes? What different business models are being used by organizations like edX to conduct these MOOC classes? How can proper quality standards be consistently defined and maintained? What teaching practices and innovative assessment strategies are optimal? How can stakeholders deal with the problems of inadequate motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As digital elearning technology becomes more widespread there is a developing need to grasp how MOOC courses are being conducted. Lecturers and lots of other participants want to gain more knowledge about the outcomes of these significant new open education endeavours. Everyone wants to understand how these massive open online courses can be improved. To meet this need for information MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open education resource issues. This scholarly new book also examines the key 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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