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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which explores topics relevant to open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses. Brand new improvements in elearning make it possible for learners in all parts of the world to participate in classes online. These MOOC classes are usually free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few subjects that online learning institutions are considering in 2015 because elearning technology is advancing so quickly. How can educators ensure that the education provided by these massively open online courses is decent? How can institutions ensure that teachers are properly credentialed to teach courses online? What business strategies are being used by organizations like Coursera to conduct these MOOC classes? What assessment strategies and experimental teaching practices are in use today? How can institutions handle problems like poor student motivation and high dropout rates?

As distance learning technology becomes more widespread there is a desideratum to grasp how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Corporations and many other participants want to better comprehend the outcomes of these fascinating new open educational ventures. Academics want to grasp how these MOOC classes can be improved. To handle this need for details the definitive new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of massive open online courses and other open education resource topics. This thrilling new book also addresses the key controversies associated with these online MOOC courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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