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MOOCs and Open Education is a book that researches issues relevant to open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses. Modern advances in technology-enhanced learning have empowered people in nations all aver the world to be participants in online classes. These MOOC courses are normally free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are dozens of new technologies emerging each year that can be used for teaching and learning. There are many topics that online education institutions have to consider in 2015 because online education technology is improving so fast. How can institutions make sure that the schooling provided by these massively open online courses is acceptable? This open education book offers guidelines for others hoping to create a highly engaging MOOC-based learning experience. How can students be assured that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOC classes? What business strategies are being used by organizations like Northwestern University to conduct these massive open online courses? What experimental teaching practices and evaluation strategies are optimal? How can organizations manage issues like low learner motivation and high learner dropout rates?

The ultimate purpose of massive open online courses is to provide education to more people all around the world. As electronic educational technology becomes more prolific there is a growing desire to be aware of how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Public servants and numerous other participants want to understand the outcomes of these important new open education endeavours. Universities want to perceive how these MOOCs can be made better. To meet this increasing need for data the stimulating new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of MOOCs and other open educational issues. This amazing new book also addresses the key controversies associated with massively open online courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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