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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which describes topics having to do with open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Brand new evolvements in electronic education technology are providing the means for students in every nation on earth to participate in online classes. These MOOC classes are normally free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of issues that online learning institutions are considering today because distance learning technology is improving so swiftly. This scholarly volume offer guidelines for educators hoping to create a highly engaging MOOC-based learning environment. How can organizations assure that the instruction provided by these massively open online courses is acceptable? How can students make sure that teachers are properly credentialed to teach courses online? What different business models are being used by institutions like Harvard University to conduct these massive open online courses? How can organizations handle poor learner motivation and high attrition?

As digital education technology becomes more commonplace there is a developing desideratum to gain more knowledge about how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Researchers and lots of other participants want to understand the outcomes of these compelling new open educational endeavours. Students want to know how massive open online courses can be enhanced. To handle this need for knowledge the exciting new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of MOOCs and other open educational topics. This book also addresses the most important controversies associated with these massive open online courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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