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MOOCs and Open Education is a book that analyzes issues relating to open education resources and massively open online courses (MOOCs). New evolvements in electronic education technology are empowering people in all parts of the world to take part in courses online. These massively open online courses are mostly free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are many issues that learning technology institutions have to deal with in 2015 because learning technology is improving so quickly. How can educators guarantee that the quality of teaching provided by these MOOC courses is decent? This open education book offers guidelines for others hoping to create a highly engaging MOOC-based learning experience. How can learners certify that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach massive open online courses? What business strategies are being used by institutions like Wesleyan University to conduct these MOOC classes? What assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can educators handle poor student motivation and high student dropout rates?

As online learning becomes more abundant there is a need to understand how MOOCs are being conducted. Trainers and lots of other stakeholders want to gain a better understanding of these important new open educational undertakings. Scientists want to better understand how these massively open online courses can be improved. In response to this demand for information the inspiring new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these MOOC classes and other open educational topics. This stimulating new book also articulates the major controversies associated with these online MOOC courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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