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MOOCs and Open Education is a book that talks about subjects regarding open educational resources and massively open online courses. Modern evolvements in technology-enhanced learning make it possible for people in nations all aver the world to take online classes. Massive open online courses (MOOCs) and similar experiments with open education are allowing millions of self-directed online learners around the globe to learn from well-known professors. These massive open courses are normally free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of subjects that online learning institutions are having to consider in 2015 because e-learning technology is improving so fast. How can stakeholders be assured that the education provided by these massive open online courses is adequate? How can learners certify that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online MOOC classes? What business models are being used by institutions like Bellevue University to conduct these MOOCs? What assessment strategies and experimental teaching practices are optimal? How can educators deal with the problems of poor student motivation and high student dropout rates?

As online learning becomes more commonplace there is a expanding demand to understand how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Public servants and many other stakeholders would like to better perceive these fascinating new open educational ventures. Educators want to gain more knowledge about how these massively open online courses can be made better. To handle this growing desideratum for knowledge MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these massively open online courses and other open education topics. This book also examines the major controversies associated with MOOCs and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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