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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which describes subjects having to do with open educational resources and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Brand new gains in learning technology enable learners in nations all aver the world to participate in courses via the Internet. Massive Open Online Courses (MOOCs) allow an unlimited number of learners in a single class. These massively open online courses are almost always free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are dozens of new technologies emerging each year that can be used for teaching and learning. There are quite a few topics that elearning organizations have to deal with in 2015 because learning technology is developing so swiftly. How can participants certify that the quality of teaching provided by these massively open online courses is passable? This book conveys life-changing stories that might inspire others to try experiencing MOOCs and open education. How can we assure that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online classes? What different business models are being used by organizations like Emory University to conduct these massively open online courses? What assessment strategies and innovative teaching practices are in use today? How can stakeholders get a handle on low motivation and high student dropout rates?

As digital learning technology becomes more prolific there is a increasing demand to grasp how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Scientists and numerous other participants desire to better understand these open education experiments. Trainers want to gain more knowledge about how MOOC classes can be enhanced. To respond to this growing demand for data MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these MOOC courses and other open educational subjects. This exciting new book also investigates the key controversies associated with these massive online courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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