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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that articulates issues regarding open education resources and massive open online courses (MOOCs). The latest improvements in online education technology are making it possible for students in nations all aver the world to take part in classes online. MOOC classes are normally free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few subjects that technology-enhanced learning institutions are having to struggle with in 2015 because online learning technology is advancing so fast. How can participants ensure that the quality of education provided by these massively open online courses is decent? This book conveys life-changing stories that might inspire others to try experiencing MOOCs and open education. How can learners make sure that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach classes online? What different business models are being used by organizations like Emory University to conduct these massively open online courses? What teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can we handle low student motivation and high dropout rates?

As distance learning becomes more commonplace there is a increasing desideratum to be aware of how massive open online courses are being conducted. Instructors and many other participants need to gain more knowledge about the outcomes of these exciting new open educational undertakings. Students want to better understand how MOOC classes can be enhanced. To satisfy this crescive desire for details MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of MOOC courses and other open education topics. This book also reviews the controversies associated with these MOOCs and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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