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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which considers issues relevant to open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Modern evolvements in online learning have made it possible for people in all parts of the world to be participants in classes online. Massively open online courses are free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous issues that online learning institutions have to struggle with in 2015 because learning technology is improving so rapidly. How can institutions make sure that the teaching provided by these massively open online courses is satisfactory? This book conveys life-changing stories that might inspire others to try experiencing MOOCs and open education. How can institutions make sure that educators are properly credentialed to teach MOOC classes? What different business models are being used by organizations like University of Washington to conduct these massively open online courses? What evaluation strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can we handle inadequate student motivation and high attrition?

As elearning becomes more prolific there is a need to gain a better understanding of how these massive open online courses are being conducted. Corporations and lots of other participants would like to better comprehend the outcomes of these significant new open educational undertakings. People want to understand how these MOOC classes can be made better. To respond to this developing desire for details MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these MOOC classes and other open educational resource subjects. This inspiring new book also examines the key controversies associated with these MOOC classes and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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