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MOOCs and Open Education is a book that deals with topics relating to open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses. New improvements in distance learning technology have empowered humans in nations all around the world to be participants in online classes. MOOCs are open because they encourage open access via the Internet for all learners. Massive open online courses are typically free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of topics that online education organizations have to deal with more than ever because learning technology is developing so swiftly. How can participants be assured that the training provided by these massively open online courses is satisfactory? MOOCs are a form of distance education. This open education book offers guidelines for others hoping to create a highly engaging MOOC-based learning experience. How can institutions ensure that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online MOOC courses? What different business models are being used by organizations like Harvard University to conduct these MOOCs? What evaluation strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can educators handle inadequate student motivation and high student attrition?

As digital learning becomes more procurable there is a expanding desideratum to gain a better understanding of how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Educators and many other stakeholders would like to gain more knowledge about these important new open educational experiments. Scientists want to perceive how massively open online courses can be improved. To handle this increasing need for knowledge the sensational new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these online MOOC courses and other open education subjects. This dramatic new book also talks about the major controversies associated with these MOOC classes and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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