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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that discusses subjects pertaining to open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). The latest changes in online education are enabling people all over the world to be participants in classes via the Internet. Massive open online courses are mostly free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of topics that technology-enhanced learning institutions are considering in 2015 because online education technology is developing so fast. This book answers many questions about MOOCs and other forms of open education. How can teachers certify that the quality of these MOOCs is acceptable? How can organizations make sure that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach classes online? What business models are being used by institutions like Netherlands Antilles to conduct these massively open online courses? What teaching practices and evaluation strategies are in use today? How can teachers deal with the problems of low learner motivation and high dropout rates?

As online education technology becomes more widespread there is a increasing need to understand how these MOOCs are being conducted. Corporations and numerous other participants need to gain more knowledge about these exciting new open educational undertakings. Intellectuals want to grasp how these MOOC courses can be improved. To respond to this expanding demand for information MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of massive open online courses and other open education topics. This stimulating new book also considers the most important controversies associated with these online MOOCs and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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