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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which analyzes topics relating to open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses. Recent changes in distance learning technology are providing the means for people in nations all around the world to take part in classes via the Internet. These massive open online courses are normally free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of issues that online learning technology institutions are having to consider more than ever because e-learning technology is developing so rapidly. How can organizations make sure that the quality of education provided by these massively open online courses is acceptable? This open education book offers guidelines for others hoping to create a highly engaging MOOC-based learning experience. How can institutions ensure that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online courses? What business strategies are being used by organizations like OpenLearning to conduct these MOOC courses? What experimental teaching practices and evaluation strategies are optimal? How can we deal with the problems of inadequate student motivation and high attrition?

As digital educational technology becomes more prolific there is a demand to better understand how MOOC classes are being conducted. Academics and numerous other stakeholders desire to better grasp these promising new open education initiatives. Intellectuals want to know how massively open online courses can be improved. To meet this need for details the scholarly new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these MOOCs and other open educational topics. This inspiring new book also discusses the most important controversies associated with these massive open courses and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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