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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which investigates issues regarding open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). New gains in e-learning have empowered students all over the world to be participants in classes via the Internet. These massive open online courses are commonly free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are several subjects that e-learning institutions are having to consider now that online education technology is improving so quickly. How can we be assured that the quality of instruction provided by these MOOC courses is satisfactory? This book conveys life-changing stories that might inspire others to try experiencing MOOCs and open education. How can participants make sure that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach courses online? What business strategies are being used by organizations like One Month to conduct these MOOC courses? What experimental assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can stakeholders handle problems like low learner motivation and high learner attrition?

As online learning technology becomes more widespread there is a increasing need to perceive how MOOC classes are being conducted. Corporations and lots of other participants need to better grasp the outcomes of these promising new open educational undertakings. Teachers want to know how MOOC classes can be made better. To meet this developing need for facts the stimulating new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these massively open online courses and other open educational resource issues. This scholarly new book also reviews the key controversies associated with massively open online courses and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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