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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which discusses topics related to open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses. Modern improvements in elearning technology are enabling humans in every nation on earth to take part in classes online. These online MOOCs are mostly free but do not lead to formal accreditation. A MOOC is an online course which uses the Internet to provide open access and unlimited student participation. There are a variety of subjects that online learning organizations are having to attend to in 2015 because learning technology is advancing so rapidly. How can institutions guarantee that the schooling provided by these massive open online courses is tolerable? This open education book offers guidelines for others hoping to create a highly engaging MOOC-based learning experience. How can students guarantee that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online classes? What different business strategies are being used by institutions like Harvard University to conduct these massively open online courses? How can proper quality standards be consistently defined and maintained? What teaching practices and evaluation strategies are optimal? How can institutions get a handle on low motivation and high student attrition?

As online learning technology becomes more widespread there is a growing desire to perceive how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Lecturers and lots of other participants would like to gain a better understanding of the outcomes of these new open education undertakings. Educators want to perceive how MOOC classes can be made better. In response to this desideratum for knowledge the exciting new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these massive open online courses and other open educational topics. This gripping new book also examines the major controversies associated with these online MOOCs and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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