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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which analyzes topics related to open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOC). Recent advancements in electronic educational technology have provided the means for learners in nations all aver the world to take part in classes via the Internet. These massive online courses are mostly free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few issues that distance learning institutions are considering in 2015 because online education technology is developing so quickly. This book answers many questions about MOOCs and other forms of open education. How can stakeholders assure that the education provided by these MOOC courses is respectable? This open education book offers guidelines for others hoping to create a highly engaging MOOC-based learning experience. How can institutions make sure that teachers are properly credentialed to teach online classes? What different business strategies are being used by institutions like Arizona State University to conduct these massive open online courses? What assessment strategies and innovative teaching practices are optimal? How can institutions handle problems like low motivation and high student attrition?

As digital learning technology becomes more available there is a developing desire to perceive how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Intellectuals and numerous other stakeholders desire to gain a better understanding of the outcomes of these significant new open education experiments. Universities want to know how massively open online courses can be enhanced. To respond to this increasing desire for details the new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of MOOC classes and other open educational resource topics. This interesting new book also researches the most important controversies associated with MOOC courses and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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