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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which considers topics relevant to open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOC). The latest advances in online education technology have made it possible for humans all over the world to take courses online. These MOOC classes are generally free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous topics that online learning organizations are having to consider in 2015 because online education technology is developing so fast. How can teachers assure that the quality of education provided by these massively open online courses is acceptable? This open education book offers guidelines for others hoping to create a highly engaging MOOC-based learning experience. How can students certify that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online classes? What different business strategies are being used by institutions like Stanford University to conduct these massively open online courses? What evaluation strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can organizations manage problems like low learner motivation and high student dropout rates?

As digital elearning technology becomes more prolific there is a developing desire to be aware of how MOOC classes are being conducted. Researchers and lots of other participants need to better grasp these exciting new open educational experiments. Intellectuals want to perceive how these massively open online courses can be improved. In response to this expanding need for data the inspiring new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of MOOC classes and other open education resource issues. This definitive new book also considers the major controversies associated with these online MOOCs and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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