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MOOCs and Open Education is a book that investigates topics relevant to open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOC). New advances in online education technology enable humans all over the world to take part in courses online. These massive open online courses are commonly free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous topics that learning technology institutions must deal with more than ever because online learning technology is advancing so rapidly. How can educators be assured that the quality of instruction provided by these massive open online courses is tolerable? This book conveys life-changing stories that might inspire others to try experiencing MOOCs and open education. How can students guarantee that educators are properly credentialed to teach MOOCs? What different business models are being used by institutions like Bellevue University to conduct these MOOC classes? What evaluation strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can participants manage problems like inadequate learner motivation and high attrition?

As e-learning becomes more abundant there is a developing need to comprehend how MOOCs are being conducted. Instructors and numerous other participants desire to better understand these promising new open education undertakings. Researchers want to perceive how MOOC classes can be made better. To respond to this crescive need for knowledge the scholarly new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of MOOCs and other open education resource subjects. This stimulating new book also discusses the controversies associated with MOOC classes and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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