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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which analyzes subjects related to open educational resources and massive open online courses (MOOC). Recent advances in online learning have enabled students all over the world to take online classes. Massive open online courses are typically free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are many topics that e-learning organizations have to struggle with in 2015 because elearning technology is advancing so quickly. This collected edition details a series of recent reports and interesting announcements related to MOOCs. How can stakeholders make sure that the quality of education provided by these MOOC courses is satisfactory? How can learners ensure that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online classes? What different business models are being used by organizations like MenaVersity to conduct these MOOC courses? What assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can participants get a handle on low motivation and high dropout rates?

As online learning becomes more commonplace there is a demand to understand how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Universities and many other stakeholders would like to better comprehend these compelling new open education ventures. Everybody wants to gain more knowledge about how these massive open online courses can be made better. In response to this demand for information the dramatic new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these online MOOCs and other open educational topics. This thrilling new book also discusses the major controversies associated with these MOOC classes and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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