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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which articulates topics pertaining to open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOC). Recent advancements in electronic education technology are making it possible for people in every nation on earth to participate in online courses. MOOCs are massive because there is no limit on the number of participating students. Massively open online courses are typically free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are several subjects that technology-enhanced learning institutions are having to consider in 2015 because learning technology is improving so rapidly. How can organizations make sure that the quality control for these MOOC classes is passable? This open education book offers guidelines for others hoping to create a highly engaging MOOC-based learning experience. How can institutions be assured that educators are properly credentialed to teach online classes? What business models are being used by institutions like Denmark to conduct these massively open online courses? What experimental assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can educators manage inadequate motivation and high dropout rates?

As electronic educational technology becomes more procurable there is a growing desire to gain more knowledge about how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Trainers and many other stakeholders would like to better understand the outcomes of these fascinating new open educational undertakings. Professors want to grasp how massively open online courses can be improved. To respond to this developing desideratum for information the authoritative new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these online MOOC courses and other open educational resource topics. This scholarly new book also considers the most important controversies associated with MOOCs and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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