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MOOCs and Open Education is a book that describes topics pertaining to open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses. Recent advances in online learning technology make it possible for humans in all parts of the world to participate in classes online. Massive open online courses are typically free but do not 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 subjects that distance learning organizations must deal with today because distance learning technology is improving so swiftly. How can participants certify that the teaching provided by these massively open online courses is tolerable? This open education book offers guidelines for others hoping to create a highly engaging MOOC-based learning experience. How can learners guarantee that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online classes? What different business models are being used by organizations like MenaVersity to conduct these MOOCs? What original assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can we get a handle on poor motivation and high attrition?

As elearning becomes more abundant there is a growing desire to gain a better understanding of how MOOCs are being conducted. Academics and lots of other stakeholders need to better understand these interesting new open educational undertakings. Academics want to gain an understanding of how these massive open online courses can be made better. In response to this crescive demand for data the gripping new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these online MOOCs and other open education resource issues. This authoritative new book also researches the most important controversies associated with these MOOCs and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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