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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which describes topics having to do with open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOC). The latest advancements in learning technology have enabled learners in nations all around the world to be participants in classes online. These MOOC courses are usually free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of subjects that learning technology institutions have to deal with in 2015 because learning technology is developing so rapidly. How can educators guarantee that the quality control for these massively open online courses is tolerable? This book conveys life-changing stories that might inspire others to try experiencing MOOCs and open education. How can participants make sure that teachers are properly credentialed to teach massively open online courses? What different business models are being used by institutions like Harvard University to conduct these massively open online courses? What original assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can stakeholders handle problems like inadequate student motivation and high student dropout rates?

The ultimate purpose of massive open online courses is to provide education to more people all around the world. As distance learning technology becomes more procurable there is a increasing demand to gain a better understanding of how these massive open online courses are being conducted. Researchers and numerous other stakeholders want to gain more knowledge about these interesting new open educational undertakings. Students want to grasp how MOOCs can be made better. In response to this growing need for knowledge the authoritative new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of massive open online courses and other open educational resource subjects. This scholarly new book also studies the most important controversies associated with MOOCs and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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