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MOOCs and Open Education is a book that explores topics relating to open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOC). New changes in electronic educational technology have provided the means for people all around the world to be participants in classes online. MOOC classes are generally free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are many issues that distance learning organizations are having to struggle with more than ever because technology-enhanced learning is improving so fast. How can institutions make sure that the quality of training provided by these MOOC courses is acceptable? This open education book offers guidelines for others hoping to create a highly engaging MOOC-based learning experience. How can organizations guarantee that instructors are properly credentialed to teach MOOCs? What business strategies are being used by institutions like edX to conduct these MOOC classes? What evaluation strategies and experimental teaching practices are optimal? How can institutions handle problems like inadequate learner motivation and high attrition?

As elearning technology becomes more abundant there is a desideratum to be aware of how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Academics and numerous other stakeholders would like to gain more knowledge about the outcomes of these significant new open educational initiatives. Public servants want to comprehend how these massively open online courses can be enhanced. To handle this crescive demand for data MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of MOOC courses and other open education subjects. This exciting new book also reviews the controversies associated with these MOOCs and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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