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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which investigates topics related to open education resources and massively open online courses (MOOCs). New advances in distance learning technology make it possible for people in every nation on earth to participate in classes via the Internet. Massively open online courses are normally free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of subjects that online education organizations have to consider more than ever because e-learning technology is advancing so swiftly. How can educators be assured that the quality of education provided by these massively open online courses is satisfactory? This open education book offers guidelines for others hoping to create a highly engaging MOOC-based learning experience. How can institutions guarantee that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach massive open online courses? What business strategies are being used by institutions like OpenLearning to conduct these MOOC courses? What experimental evaluation strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can organizations deal with the problems of poor learner motivation and high attrition?

As electronic education technology becomes more abundant there is a increasing desire to comprehend how MOOC courses are being conducted. Public servants and lots of other stakeholders want to be more aware of these new open education initiatives. Intellectuals want to understand how massively open online courses can be improved. To handle this crescive need for knowledge MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of MOOC classes and other open education resource topics. This scholarly new book also considers the controversies associated with these online MOOCs and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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