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MOOCs and Open Education is a book that discusses topics related to open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOC). Brand new developments in distance learning technology are making it possible for learners all around the world to take courses via the Internet. These massive open courses are generally free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few subjects that elearning institutions have to consider more than ever because online learning technology is developing so quickly. How can organizations certify that the training provided by these massive 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 students assure that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach classes online? What business models are being used by organizations like Guinea to conduct these massive open online courses? What teaching practices and experimental evaluation strategies are optimal? How can stakeholders handle poor student motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As online learning technology becomes more available there is a expanding necessity to gain a better understanding of how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Students and lots of other participants want to understand the outcomes of these intriguing new open educational initiatives. Teachers want to gain more knowledge about how MOOC courses can be improved. To handle this growing need for facts the intriguing new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these online MOOCs and other open educational resource subjects. This book also articulates the controversies associated with MOOCs and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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