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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which discusses subjects pertaining to open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses. Brand new improvements in online learning have made it possible for learners in nations all around the world to participate in online classes. These massive online courses are typically free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are several subjects that elearning organizations are having to attend to now that e-learning technology is improving so swiftly. How can participants guarantee that the quality of education provided by these massively open online courses is tolerable? This book conveys life-changing stories that might inspire others to try experiencing MOOCs and open education. How can we assure that educators are properly credentialed to teach online? What business strategies are being used by organizations like University of Colorado System to conduct these MOOCs? What experimental teaching practices and evaluation strategies are in use today? How can educators handle problems like poor learner motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As online learning becomes more available there is a developing necessity to better understand how massive open online courses are being conducted. Scientists and lots of other participants desire to better understand these compelling new open educational undertakings. Lecturers want to understand how these MOOC courses can be made better. To respond to this growing desideratum for information MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these massive online courses and other open education resource issues. This authoritative new book also considers the controversies associated with these online MOOCs and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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