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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that analyzes issues related to open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Modern advances in distance learning are enabling humans all over the world to take classes via the Internet. These massive online courses are mostly free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are several issues that online learning organizations are considering in 2015 because online education technology is advancing so fast. How can teachers make sure that the quality of these MOOC classes is tolerable? This book conveys life-changing stories that might inspire others to try experiencing MOOCs and open education. How can learners assure that instructors are properly credentialed to teach MOOCs? What business models are being used by institutions like edX to conduct these massively open online courses? What original teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can organizations manage problems like inadequate motivation and high attrition?

As electronic education technology becomes more widespread there is a developing need to be aware of how massive open online courses are being conducted. Professors and numerous other stakeholders desire to gain more knowledge about these open educational ventures. Universities want to perceive how these massively open online courses can be improved. To meet this crescive desire for facts the book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these massively open online courses and other open education subjects. This amazing new book also investigates the major controversies associated with these MOOCs and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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