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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which reviews subjects having to do with open educational resources and massively open online courses. New developments in technology-enhanced learning are empowering people in all parts of the world to be participants in online classes. These online MOOCs are almost always free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are several subjects that learning technology institutions have to struggle with in 2015 because e-learning technology is improving so rapidly. This collected edition describes many different types of MOOC options and the full range of business plans related to MOOCs. How can teachers assure that the quality control for these MOOCs is good? How can stakeholders certify that educators are properly credentialed and qualified for online teaching? What strategies are being used by organizations like Micronesia to conduct these MOOCs? What assessment strategies and experimental teaching practices are optimal? How can participants handle inadequate learner motivation and high student attrition?

As electronic educational technology becomes more procurable there is a expanding desire to understand how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Professors and numerous other participants need to be more aware of these fascinating new open educational endeavours. Educators want to know how these MOOC classes can be enhanced. To meet this need for information MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these MOOCs and other open educational issues. This interesting new book also explores the most important controversies associated with massively open online courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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