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MOOCs and Open Education is a book that examines topics pertaining to open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOC). Modern advances in distance learning technology have enabled learners all around the world to take online courses. These MOOCs are ordinarily free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are several topics that learning technology organizations are having to deal with now that distance learning technology is developing so swiftly. How can educators guarantee that the training provided by these MOOC courses is satisfactory? This open education book offers guidelines for others hoping to create a highly engaging MOOC-based learning experience. How can stakeholders ensure that lecturers are properly credentialed for teaching online? What business models are being used by institutions like Somalia to conduct these massively open online courses? What teaching practices and experimental evaluation strategies are optimal? How can participants handle low motivation and high dropout rates?

As elearning technology becomes more available there is a developing need to better understand how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Intellectuals and lots of other stakeholders desire to gain a better understanding of these new open educational undertakings. Researchers want to comprehend how MOOCs can be improved. To meet this expanding desire for details the definitive new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of MOOC courses and other open education topics. This stimulating new book also explores the major controversies associated with these massive online courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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