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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which examines issues relating to open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses. Modern gains in electronic educational technology are making it possible for learners all around the world to be participants in courses via the Internet. MOOCs are open because they encourage open access via the Internet for all learners. These online MOOC courses are almost always free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of subjects that elearning technology organizations are dealing with in 2015 because elearning technology is developing so swiftly. How can organizations certify that the quality of teaching provided by these MOOCs is tolerable? This open education book offers guidelines for others hoping to create a highly engaging MOOC-based learning experience. How can institutions guarantee that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOC classes? What business models are being used by institutions like Reddit to conduct these massively open online courses? What assessment strategies and original teaching practices are in use today? How can organizations manage inadequate student motivation and high dropout rates?

As distance learning technology becomes more prolific there is a increasing desire to perceive how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Academics and numerous other participants need to better understand the outcomes of these exciting new open educational initiatives. Students want to grasp how MOOCs can be enhanced. To handle this developing need for information the authoritative new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of MOOC classes and other open education resource topics. This book also examines the most important controversies associated with these MOOC courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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