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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that reviews topics pertaining to open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOC). Brand new gains in online learning technology have made it possible for people in nations all aver the world to take part in courses online. These online MOOC courses are mostly free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are many topics that online learning institutions are having to consider in 2015 because online learning technology is improving so quickly. How can we make sure that the quality of teaching provided by these MOOC classes is passable? This open education book offers guidelines for others hoping to create a highly engaging MOOC-based learning experience. How can institutions be assured that teachers are properly credentialed to teach online classes? What different business models are being used by institutions like California Institute of Technology to conduct these MOOC classes? How can teachers handle low motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As digital learning technology becomes more available there is a growing demand to gain more knowledge about how MOOC classes are being conducted. Trainers and many other participants want to better perceive the outcomes of these interesting new open education undertakings. Professors want to grasp how these MOOC courses can be made better. In response to this crescive need for data the book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these massive online courses and other open educational resource subjects. This dramatic new book also considers the most important controversies associated with these online MOOCs and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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