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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which investigates subjects related to open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOC). Modern changes in distance learning have enabled learners in nations all around the world to take part in courses online. Massive open online courses are generally free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of issues that elearning technology institutions have to struggle with in 2015 because online education technology is advancing so fast. How can participants guarantee that the quality of teaching provided by these MOOC courses is decent? 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 MOOCs? What different business models are being used by organizations like Cornell University to conduct these MOOCs? What teaching practices and experimental evaluation strategies are in use today? How can organizations handle inadequate student motivation and high student dropout rates?

As digital education technology becomes more available there is a need to better understand how massively open online courses are being conducted. Lecturers and many other participants would like to be more aware of these interesting new open education initiatives. Students want to comprehend how massive open online courses can be made better. To respond to this crescive desideratum for details the interesting new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open education topics. This dramatic new book also deals with the most important controversies associated with MOOC classes and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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