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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which considers topics having to do with open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). The latest advances in learning technology have made it possible for people in nations all around the world to take classes online. MOOC courses are typically free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few issues that elearning technology organizations are having to deal with today because e-learning technology is developing so quickly. How can participants make sure that the training provided by these MOOCs is acceptable? This open education book offers guidelines for others hoping to create a highly engaging MOOC-based learning experience. How can institutions guarantee that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online courses? What business models are being used by organizations like edX to conduct these massively open online courses? What experimental assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can institutions manage low motivation and high student dropout rates?

As electronic educational technology becomes more available there is a increasing desideratum to gain a better understanding of how these MOOCs are being conducted. Teachers and lots of other stakeholders would like to understand the outcomes of these intriguing new open educational undertakings. Intellectuals want to grasp how these MOOC classes can be made better. To respond to this crescive demand for facts the sensational new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these online MOOCs and other open education issues. This scholarly new book also considers the most important controversies associated with these MOOC classes and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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