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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which explores topics having to do with open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOC). Brand new developments in learning technology are making it possible for humans in all parts of the world to take part in classes via the Internet. These MOOC classes are mostly free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. A MOOC is an online course which uses the Internet to provide open access and unlimited student participation. There are numerous issues that online education institutions are considering more than ever because online learning technology is developing so fast. How can participants make sure that the quality of instruction provided by these massively open online courses is respectable? This open education book offers guidelines for others hoping to create a highly engaging MOOC-based learning experience. How can participants be assured that educators are properly credentialed to teach massive open online courses? What different business strategies are being used by organizations like University of Colorado Boulder to conduct these massively open online courses? What teaching practices and experimental evaluation strategies are optimal? How can stakeholders handle problems like low student motivation and high student dropout rates?

As online education becomes more available there is a developing necessity to comprehend how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Teachers and many other stakeholders would like to better understand these important new open education endeavours. Instructors want to better understand how these MOOC courses can be enhanced. To handle this increasing demand for knowledge the sensational new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of MOOC classes and other open educational resource subjects. This sensational new book also considers the major controversies associated with these massive open courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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