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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which considers issues having to do with open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). The latest advancements in e-learning are empowering people in nations all aver the world to take part in courses via the Internet. This MOOC book describes methods for making lectures more interesting and getting students more engaged in learning. These MOOC courses are almost always free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous subjects that e-learning technology institutions are having to consider in 2015 because blended learning technology is improving so quickly. This collected edition describes many different types of MOOC options and the full range of business plans related to MOOCs. How can we make sure that the education provided by these MOOC courses is acceptable? How can organizations be assured that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online? What different business models are being used by organizations like Saint Pierre and Miquelon to conduct these massively open online courses? What experimental assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can participants manage issues like inadequate motivation and high student dropout rates?

As learning technology becomes more available there is a developing necessity to gain a better understanding of how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Students and numerous other stakeholders would like to better comprehend the outcomes of these promising new open educational undertakings. Professors want to understand how massively open online courses can be made better. To meet this expanding desideratum for data MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of MOOC courses and other open education resource topics. This gripping new book also explores the major controversies associated with these massive online courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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