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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that examines topics having to do with open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOC). The latest improvements in technology-enhanced learning have made it possible for humans all over the world to take part in online courses. These MOOC classes are ordinarily free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are dozens of new technologies emerging each year that can be used for teaching and learning. There are a lot of issues that elearning technology institutions are having to struggle with in 2015 because e-learning technology is developing so quickly. How can institutions guarantee that the training provided by these MOOC courses is respectable? This open education book offers guidelines for others hoping to create a highly engaging MOOC-based learning experience. This book conveys life-changing stories that might inspire others to try experiencing MOOCs and open education. How can organizations certify that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online classes? What different business strategies are being used by institutions like Twitter to conduct these massively open online courses? What evaluation strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can organizations deal with the issues of poor learner motivation and high student attrition?

As distance learning becomes more available there is a expanding demand to gain a better understanding of how MOOC courses are being conducted. Universities and many other participants desire to gain a better understanding of the outcomes of these new open education endeavours. People want to perceive how these massively open online courses can be improved. To meet this developing desideratum for information MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these massively open online courses and other open educational resource topics. This exciting new book also researches the key controversies associated with massively open online courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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