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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which examines topics related to open education resources and massively open online courses. New advances in distance learning technology have enabled students all over the world to take online courses. These MOOCs are mostly free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of topics that e-learning technology organizations are having to attend to in 2015 because elearning technology is advancing so quickly. How can institutions guarantee that the quality of instruction provided by these massive open online courses is adequate? This open education book offers guidelines for others hoping to create a highly engaging MOOC-based learning experience. How can learners make sure that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online classes? What business strategies are being used by institutions like Miriada X to conduct these MOOC classes? What experimental assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can institutions handle problems like inadequate student motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As technology-enhanced learning becomes more procurable there is a growing need to gain a better understanding of how MOOC classes are being conducted. Trainers and numerous other participants want to better perceive these important new open educational endeavours. Educators want to know how these massively open online courses can be improved. In response to this developing desire for data the book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of massive open online courses and other open education resource topics. This scholarly new book also examines the most important controversies associated with these online MOOC courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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