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MOOCs and Open Education is a book that examines subjects related to open education resources and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Brand new changes in elearning have provided the means for students in all parts of the world to take part in courses via the Internet. MOOC courses are usually free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous topics that technology-enhanced learning organizations are having to consider in 2015 because elearning technology is advancing so rapidly. How can educators assure that the education provided by these MOOCs is all right? How can students be assured that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach MOOC classes? What business strategies are being used by institutions like edX to conduct these MOOCs? What experimental assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can we manage low learner motivation and high 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 widespread there is a expanding demand to understand how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Professors and numerous other stakeholders would like to better grasp the outcomes of these important new open educational ventures. Public servants want to grasp how MOOCs can be made better. To meet this crescive need for knowledge MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these MOOCs and other open educational resource topics. This scholarly new book also researches the key controversies associated with MOOCs and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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