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MOOCs and Open Education is a book that considers subjects related to open education resources and massive open online courses (MOOC). The latest improvements in electronic education technology make it possible for students in nations all around the world to take online courses. Massively open online courses are free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are several topics that online education institutions have to consider now that elearning technology is improving so fast. How can we be assured that the education provided by these MOOCs is acceptable? This open education book offers guidelines for others hoping to create a highly engaging MOOC-based learning experience. How can participants guarantee that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online MOOC classes? What business models are being used by institutions like Berklee College of Music to conduct these MOOC courses? What experimental evaluation strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can participants deal with the issues of inadequate learner motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As learning technology becomes more commonplace there is a developing demand to gain a better understanding of how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Researchers and numerous other stakeholders would like to better grasp these exciting new open education undertakings. Academics want to better understand how these MOOCs can be improved. To meet this growing desire for information the stimulating new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of MOOCs and other open education subjects. This definitive new book also researches the most important controversies associated with these MOOC classes and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

MOOCS And Open Education