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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that talks about issues having to do with open educational resources and massive open online courses. Modern advancements in electronic education technology are enabling learners in all parts of the world to participate in courses online. These MOOC classes are almost always free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are several topics that e-learning technology organizations are considering more than ever because e-learning technology is developing so rapidly. MOOCs support interactions between students and professors with user forums and other forms of online communities. How can institutions be assured that the education provided by these massively open online courses is good? This book conveys life-changing stories that might inspire others to try experiencing MOOCs and open education. How can institutions ensure that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOC classes? What business strategies are being used by organizations like French Southern and Antarctic Lands to conduct these MOOC courses? What experimental assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can organizations get a handle on low student motivation and high dropout rates?

As online learning technology becomes more commonplace there is a developing necessity to perceive how MOOCs are being conducted. Academics and numerous other stakeholders want to better perceive the outcomes of these interesting new open education undertakings. People want to understand how MOOC classes can be enhanced. In response to this increasing desire for information MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these online MOOCs and other open education subjects. This scholarly new book also explores the most important 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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