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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that explores issues regarding open educational resources and massive open online courses (MOOC). The latest evolvements in online education technology have enabled people in nations all around the world to take part in online classes. These massive online courses are almost always free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are many subjects that distance learning organizations must deal with in 2015 because e-learning technology is developing so fast. How can educators ensure that the quality of these MOOC classes is good? 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 we assure that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online MOOC courses? What different business models are being used by organizations like Wesleyan University to conduct these massive open online courses? What innovative teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can institutions deal with the issues of poor learner motivation and high student dropout rates?

As electronic educational technology becomes more available there is a increasing necessity to be aware of how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Students and numerous other stakeholders want to gain more knowledge about the outcomes of these interesting new open education undertakings. Scientists want to know how MOOCs can be made better. To respond to this crescive demand for data the thrilling new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these MOOC courses and other open educational resource topics. This authoritative new book also describes the key controversies associated with these MOOC classes and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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