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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which discusses subjects having to do with open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses. The latest developments in electronic educational technology have made it possible for humans in all parts of the world to be participants in classes online. These massive online courses are commonly free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous subjects that distance learning institutions have to deal with more than ever because online learning technology is developing so quickly. How can educators make sure that the quality control for these MOOC classes is good? MOOCs are a form of distance education. This open education book offers guidelines for others hoping to create a highly engaging MOOC-based learning experience. How can students ensure that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online? What different business strategies are being used by organizations like Eliademy to conduct these MOOCs? What original teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can stakeholders handle problems like low motivation and high attrition?

As elearning technology becomes more prolific there is a desire to perceive how massively open online courses are being conducted. Researchers and numerous other participants want to better understand the outcomes of these compelling new open educational undertakings. Instructors want to gain an understanding of how massively open online courses can be made better. To satisfy this expanding demand for facts the sensational new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open educational resource topics. This book also investigates the most important controversies associated with these MOOC classes and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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