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MOOCs and Open Education is a book that researches issues regarding open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). New developments in digital education technology have empowered learners all around the world to take part in classes online. MOOCs are ordinarily free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of topics that technology-enhanced learning organizations are struggling with in 2015 because online education technology is advancing so rapidly. How can we assure that the quality of education provided by these MOOCs is decent? This open education book offers guidelines for others hoping to create a highly engaging MOOC-based learning experience. How can participants ensure that teachers are properly credentialed to teach online MOOC classes? What different business models are being used by institutions like Peer to Peer University to conduct these massively open online courses? What evaluation strategies and experimental teaching practices are optimal? How can we manage problems like inadequate student motivation and high student dropout rates?

As e-learning technology becomes more procurable there is a necessity to comprehend how these massive open online courses are being conducted. Scientists and lots of other stakeholders would like to better grasp these exciting new open education ventures. Intellectuals want to know how MOOC classes can be improved. To meet this increasing need for facts the book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these massive open online courses and other open education topics. This sensational new book also discusses the controversies associated with these MOOC classes and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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