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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which studies topics regarding open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Brand new improvements in distance learning technology make it possible for students all around the world to be participants in classes online. These massive online courses are normally free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. It is a challenge to motivate and engage students in online environments. There are a variety of subjects that learning technology institutions have to deal with today because online education technology is advancing so fast. How can we certify that the quality of education provided by these massive open online courses is tolerable? This open education book offers guidelines for others hoping to create a highly engaging MOOC-based learning experience. How can we be assured that educators are properly credentialed and qualified for online teaching? What different business models are being used by organizations like Howland Island to conduct these massively open online courses? What assessment strategies and innovative teaching practices are optimal? How can educators deal with poor learner motivation and high learner attrition?

As digital elearning technology becomes more commonplace there is a growing desire to be aware of how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Lecturers and many other stakeholders want to better understand these intriguing new open education experiments. Intellectuals want to gain an understanding of how these MOOC courses can be improved. To handle this expanding desideratum for data the exciting new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of MOOC classes and other open education resource subjects. This intriguing new book also examines the major controversies associated with these MOOC classes and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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