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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that studies issues pertaining to open education resources and massively open online courses. Brand new improvements in online learning technology have provided the means for learners in all parts of the world to take courses via the Internet. MOOC courses are usually free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of issues that elearning institutions are having to struggle with in 2015 because online learning technology is advancing so quickly. How can teachers assure that the education provided by these massively open online courses is all right? MOOCs are a form of distance education. This book conveys life-changing stories that might inspire others to try experiencing MOOCs and open education. How can organizations assure that educators are properly credentialed for teaching online? What business strategies are being used by organizations like Massachusetts Institute of Technology to conduct these MOOCs? What original assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can institutions handle inadequate learner motivation and high student attrition?

As online education becomes more abundant there is a demand to grasp how MOOCs are being conducted. Instructors and many other participants would like to better comprehend these important new open education endeavours. Intellectuals want to understand how these MOOC classes can be made better. To respond to this expanding demand for information the new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these massively open online courses and other open education resource issues. This thrilling new book also considers the controversies associated with these online MOOC courses and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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