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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which considers issues related to open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses. Modern gains in online learning technology are enabling learners in all parts of the world to take courses via the Internet. These massive online courses are customarily free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are many topics that online education organizations have to deal with more than ever because online learning technology is advancing so rapidly. How can teachers be assured that the quality of teaching provided by these massive open online courses is acceptable? This open education book offers guidelines for others hoping to create a highly engaging MOOC-based learning experience. How can institutions guarantee that teachers are properly credentialed to teach online classes? What different business models are being used by institutions like Coursera to conduct these massively open online courses? What teaching practices and evaluation strategies are optimal? How can stakeholders handle inadequate learner motivation and high student attrition?

As digital education technology becomes more widespread there is a developing need to perceive how massively open online courses are being conducted. Academics and numerous other participants would like to better perceive the outcomes of these fascinating new open education undertakings. Intellectuals want to understand how these MOOCs can be enhanced. In response to this growing desire for facts the dramatic new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these massive open online courses and other open educational subjects. This scholarly new book also explores the major controversies associated with MOOCs and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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