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MOOCs and Open Education is a book that analyzes subjects relevant to open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Recent evolvements in distance learning technology enable people all over the world to take part in online classes. These massively open online courses are normally free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are many issues that technology-enhanced learning institutions are considering in 2015 because online learning technology is improving so fast. How can organizations make sure that the instruction provided by these MOOCs is respectable? This open education book offers guidelines for others hoping to create a highly engaging MOOC-based learning experience. How can students certify that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online? What different business strategies are being used by organizations like Gabon to conduct these MOOCs? What teaching practices and original assessment strategies are optimal? How can institutions get a handle on inadequate student motivation and high learner attrition?

As distance learning becomes more abundant there is a developing need to better understand how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Corporations and many other stakeholders need to better understand the outcomes of these important new open educational experiments. Professors want to better understand how these MOOCs can be enhanced. To satisfy this desire for details the stimulating new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of massive open online courses and other open education resource subjects. This intriguing new book also explores the most important controversies associated with massive open online courses and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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