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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which discusses topics relating to open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Brand new developments in e-learning technology have provided the means for humans in nations all around the world to take part in classes online. These MOOC classes are typically free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of subjects that e-learning institutions must deal with in 2015 because elearning technology is advancing so rapidly. How can participants ensure that the quality of education provided by these MOOCs is satisfactory? This book conveys life-changing stories that might inspire others to try experiencing MOOCs and open education. How can students ensure that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach online classes? What business strategies are being used by institutions like Stanford Online to conduct these MOOC classes? What evaluation strategies and experimental teaching practices are optimal? How can we handle low student motivation and high learner attrition?

As digital educational technology becomes more procurable there is a developing necessity to understand how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Academics and lots of other participants would like to understand these interesting new open education experiments. Everyone wants to understand how MOOC courses can be enhanced. To meet this increasing need for knowledge the authoritative new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of massive open online courses and other open education subjects. This gripping new book also reviews the key controversies associated with MOOCs and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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