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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which examines subjects having to do with open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses. Modern developments in online learning technology are empowering people in all parts of the world to take part in courses online. MOOC courses are mostly free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous subjects that online education institutions must deal with more than ever because online learning technology is advancing so fast. This book answers many questions about MOOCs and other forms of open education. How can educators make sure that the instruction provided by these massively open online courses is respectable? How can organizations guarantee that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach massive open online courses? What business strategies are being used by institutions like Midway Islands to conduct these MOOC courses? What teaching practices and evaluation strategies are optimal? How can participants deal with inadequate student motivation and high student attrition?

As online education becomes more widespread there is a developing demand to better understand how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Intellectuals and numerous other stakeholders need to better comprehend the outcomes of these promising new open educational ventures. Teachers want to gain an understanding of how massively open online courses can be enhanced. To meet this expanding desire for knowledge the dramatic new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these MOOCs and other open educational resource topics. This gripping new book also discusses the most important controversies associated with these MOOC classes and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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