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MOOCs and Open Education is a book that analyzes issues having to do with open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOC). Modern gains in distance learning technology have enabled learners in nations all around the world to participate in online courses. These online MOOC courses are generally free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous topics that online education organizations are having to attend to now that e-learning technology is advancing so fast. How can participants certify that the quality of education provided by these MOOC classes is acceptable? This open education book offers guidelines for others hoping to create a highly engaging MOOC-based learning experience. How can institutions make sure that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOC classes? What business strategies are being used by organizations like Udacity to conduct these massive open online courses? What teaching practices and experimental assessment strategies are optimal? How can participants handle issues like inadequate learner motivation and high learner attrition?

As digital learning technology becomes more prolific there is a expanding desire to grasp how MOOC courses are being conducted. Scholars and numerous other stakeholders would like to be more aware of the outcomes of these significant new open educational ventures. Scientists want to know how these massively open online courses can be enhanced. In response to this crescive desideratum for information the gripping new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these massive open courses and other open education resource topics. This new book also investigates the most important controversies associated with MOOCs and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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