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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which explores subjects regarding open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses. Brand new changes in learning technology have made it possible for people in all parts of the world to be participants in online classes. These MOOCs are typically free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of topics that elearning technology organizations have to deal with in 2015 because technology-enhanced learning is improving so fast. How can teachers be assured that the teaching provided by these massive open online courses is tolerable? This open education book offers guidelines for others hoping to create a highly engaging MOOC-based learning experience. How can stakeholders be assured that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online? What different business strategies are being used by institutions like Coral Sea Islands to conduct these massively open online courses? What original teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can participants deal with the problems of low student motivation and high learner attrition?

As electronic educational technology becomes more widespread there is a growing need to gain a better understanding of how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Scientists and lots of other participants desire to gain a better understanding of these compelling new open education initiatives. Researchers want to perceive how these MOOC classes can be improved. To satisfy this increasing need for data the book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of MOOCs and other open education subjects. This authoritative new book also addresses the key controversies associated with MOOCs and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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