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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which investigates issues having to do with open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOC). Recent evolvements in distance learning technology make it possible for learners in nations all around the world to be participants in courses online. Massive open online courses are free but do not lead to formal accreditation. A MOOC is an online course which uses the Internet to provide open access and unlimited student participation. There are a variety of subjects that online learning technology organizations have to deal with now that learning technology is improving so rapidly. How can organizations ensure that the training provided by 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 stakeholders guarantee that instructors are properly credentialed for teaching online? What business strategies are being used by organizations like United States to conduct these MOOCs? What assessment strategies and innovative teaching practices are in use today? How can stakeholders deal with the problems of low student motivation and high attrition?

As learning technology becomes more available there is a expanding need to comprehend how these MOOCs are being conducted. Universities and numerous other participants desire to understand these intriguing new open educational endeavours. Academics want to know how massively open online courses can be improved. To respond to this developing need for facts the thrilling new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these online MOOC courses and other open educational subjects. This amazing new book also examines the key controversies associated with these MOOC courses and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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