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MOOCs and Open Education is a book that reviews issues relating to open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Modern evolvements in e-learning technology have made it possible for learners all over the world to take courses via the Internet. These online MOOCs are almost always free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of subjects that technology-enhanced learning organizations have to consider today because elearning technology is improving so rapidly. How can educators certify that the quality of training provided by these MOOCs is tolerable? This open education book offers guidelines for others hoping to create a highly engaging MOOC-based learning experience. How can organizations certify that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach massive open online courses? What business models are being used by institutions like Stanford University to conduct these massively open online courses? What teaching practices and evaluation strategies are optimal? How can organizations handle issues like inadequate learner motivation and high learner attrition?

As distance learning becomes more widespread there is a growing demand to gain a better understanding of how these MOOCs are being conducted. Public servants and numerous other stakeholders would like to understand these intriguing new open educational initiatives. Trainers want to perceive how these massively open online courses can be enhanced. To meet this crescive need for information the amazing new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these massively open online courses and other open education issues. This new book also discusses the most important controversies associated with these MOOC classes and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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