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MOOCs and Open Education is a book that analyzes subjects having to do with open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOC). The latest gains in online education have made it possible for people all around the world to participate in online classes. MOOC courses are typically free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous topics that technology-enhanced learning organizations must deal with in 2015 because online learning technology is advancing so rapidly. How can participants ensure that the quality of schooling provided by these massively open online courses is good? How can learners guarantee that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOC classes? What different business models are being used by institutions like Stanford University to conduct these MOOCs? What experimental teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can participants deal with the issues of low student motivation and high student dropout rates?

As elearning becomes more commonplace there is a expanding necessity to be aware of how these MOOCs are being conducted. Corporations and many other stakeholders want to better perceive the outcomes of these new open educational undertakings. Scientists want to grasp how MOOCs can be improved. To handle this crescive demand for information MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these online MOOCs and other open education resource subjects. This interesting new book also explores the controversies associated with MOOC classes and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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