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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which analyzes subjects having to do with open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Recent gains in distance learning have made it possible for people all over the world to take classes online. These MOOCs are almost always free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are many subjects that online learning technology institutions have to deal with today because elearning technology is improving so quickly. How can stakeholders make sure that the quality of these MOOC classes is passable? This open education book offers guidelines for others hoping to create a highly engaging MOOC-based learning experience. How can institutions ensure that lecturers are properly credentialed for teaching online? What business strategies are being used by organizations like University of Colorado Boulder to conduct these massively open online courses? What assessment strategies and experimental teaching practices are in use today? How can institutions deal with poor motivation and high attrition?

As online learning technology becomes more widespread there is a increasing desire to perceive how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Teachers and numerous other stakeholders want to understand these important new open education initiatives. Corporations want to grasp how these massive open online courses can be made better. To satisfy this crescive desire for details the stimulating new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of MOOC courses and other open education resource subjects. This inspiring new book also considers the major controversies associated with these massive online courses and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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