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MOOCs and Open Education is a book that analyzes issues related to open education resources and massive open online courses (MOOC). The latest developments in e-learning have made it possible for humans in all parts of the world to participate in online courses. These MOOC courses are ordinarily free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of subjects that learning technology institutions are considering now that technology-enhanced learning is improving so fast. How can educators guarantee that the instruction provided by these massively open online courses is adequate? MOOCs are a form of distance education. This open education book offers guidelines for others hoping to create a highly engaging MOOC-based learning experience. How can institutions assure that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online classes? What different business models are being used by institutions like Brown University to conduct these MOOC classes? What experimental assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can stakeholders deal with inadequate learner motivation and high dropout rates?

As digital learning becomes more prolific there is a demand to better understand how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Scholars and numerous other participants desire to better understand the outcomes of these exciting new open education endeavours. Everyone wants to understand how these MOOC classes can be improved. In response to this crescive need for knowledge MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open education resource subjects. This dramatic new book also considers the most important 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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