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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that examines subjects related to open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). New changes in online learning are making it possible for people all over the world to take part in classes online. MOOCs are open because they encourage open access via the Internet for all learners. These massive online courses are almost always free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few subjects that e-learning organizations are struggling with in 2015 because e-learning technology is developing so fast. This book answers many questions about MOOCs and other forms of open education. How can participants ensure that the instruction provided by these massively open online courses is good? This book conveys life-changing stories that might inspire others to try experiencing MOOCs and open education. How can organizations guarantee that educators are properly credentialed to teach massive open online courses? What different business models are being used by institutions like edX to conduct these massively open online courses? What experimental assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can participants handle poor motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As elearning becomes more commonplace there is a increasing desire to grasp how MOOC classes are being conducted. Intellectuals and lots of other participants would like to gain more knowledge about the outcomes of these intriguing new open educational initiatives. Lecturers want to perceive how MOOCs can be improved. To handle this increasing demand for knowledge the authoritative new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these MOOC courses and other open education subjects. This stimulating new book also addresses the controversies associated with massively open online courses and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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