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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that talks about issues regarding open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOC). The latest evolvements in e-learning enable students all over the world to participate in classes via the Internet. MOOCs are massive because there is no limit on the number of participating students. Massively open online courses are almost always free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous subjects that elearning organizations are having to attend to in 2015 because learning technology is developing so quickly. How can organizations make sure that the quality of these MOOC classes is acceptable? This open education book offers guidelines for others hoping to create a highly engaging MOOC-based learning experience. How can institutions guarantee that teachers are properly credentialed to teach online courses? What business models are being used by institutions like American Samoa to conduct these MOOC classes? What assessment strategies and experimental teaching practices are optimal? How can teachers deal with the problems of inadequate student motivation and high student dropout rates?

As elearning technology becomes more abundant there is a increasing demand to gain more knowledge about how MOOC classes are being conducted. Educators and lots of other participants would like to gain a better understanding of these compelling new open educational endeavours. Lecturers want to know how massively open online courses can be made better. In response to this growing desire for details the dramatic new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of MOOC classes and other open educational subjects. This new book also discusses the most important controversies associated with these MOOC classes and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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