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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which discusses issues pertaining to open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOC). Modern evolvements in electronic educational technology are making it possible for people all around the world to take part in classes via the Internet. These massive online courses are free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are many subjects that learning technology institutions are considering today because distance learning technology is developing so rapidly. How can participants assure that the quality of these MOOCs is satisfactory? This open education book offers guidelines for others hoping to create a highly engaging MOOC-based learning experience. How can learners certify that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach massive open online courses? What business models are being used by institutions like Miriada X to conduct these MOOC classes? What teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can stakeholders handle issues like inadequate student motivation and high student dropout rates?

As electronic educational technology becomes more commonplace there is a increasing demand to gain more knowledge about how these massive open online courses are being conducted. Instructors and many other participants need to gain a better understanding of these promising new open educational undertakings. Public servants want to gain an understanding of how MOOCs can be made better. In response to this expanding desideratum for data the intriguing new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these massive open online courses and other open education resource subjects. This book also considers the major controversies associated with MOOCs and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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