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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which studies topics relevant to open educational resources and massively open online courses (MOOCs). The latest gains in electronic educational technology enable students in nations all around the world to participate in classes online. MOOC courses are free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of issues that online education organizations have to deal with more than ever because e-learning technology is developing so rapidly. How can participants ensure that the quality of education provided by these massively 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 organizations make sure that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online classes? What different business models are being used by institutions like Stanford University to conduct these MOOCs? What assessment strategies and experimental teaching practices are in use today? How can educators deal with the problems of poor motivation and high attrition?

As digital education technology becomes more available there is a necessity to comprehend how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Trainers and lots of other stakeholders would like to gain more knowledge about the outcomes of these interesting new open education ventures. Corporations want to comprehend how these MOOC courses can be improved. In response to this developing desideratum for information the authoritative new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these massively open online courses and other open educational resource issues. This authoritative new book also examines the key controversies associated with these MOOC courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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