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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which talks about issues relating to open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses. Brand new changes in elearning are providing the means for people all over the world to take courses online. These massive open courses are generally free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few issues that elearning institutions are having to deal with today because learning technology is improving so fast. How can teachers certify that the quality of these MOOCs is acceptable? 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 stakeholders certify that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach massive open online courses? What business models are being used by organizations like Scottsdale Community College to conduct these massive open online courses? What original assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can participants manage issues like low learner motivation and high learner attrition?

As elearning technology becomes more procurable there is a developing necessity to comprehend how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Teachers and numerous other stakeholders desire to gain a better understanding of these significant new open educational initiatives. Everybody wants to know how these massively open online courses can be enhanced. To satisfy this increasing demand for details the gripping new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these MOOC classes and other open educational resource issues. This definitive new book also considers the key controversies associated with MOOC courses and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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