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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which explores issues regarding open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses. Recent changes in distance learning have empowered students all over the world to take online courses. These massive open courses are usually free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are several issues that learning technology institutions are considering today because elearning technology is advancing so swiftly. This collected edition describes many different types of MOOC options and the full range of business plans related to MOOCs. How can educators certify that the quality of instruction provided by these massively open online courses is all right? This open education book offers guidelines for others hoping to create a highly engaging MOOC-based learning experience. How can we assure that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach massively open online courses? What different business models are being used by organizations like Coursera to conduct these massively open online courses? What original assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can educators handle issues like poor student motivation and high student attrition?

As electronic educational technology becomes more procurable there is a increasing need to be aware of how MOOCs are being conducted. Educators and many other stakeholders need to better grasp the outcomes of these intriguing new open educational ventures. Trainers want to better understand how these MOOCs can be enhanced. To respond to this crescive need for data the authoritative new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these massive open courses and other open educational topics. This dramatic new book also examines the key controversies associated with MOOC classes and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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