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MOOCs and Open Education is a book that examines topics regarding open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Modern changes in online learning technology have made it possible for people in nations all around the world to take part in online courses. These massive open online courses are free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are several topics that elearning organizations have to consider in 2015 because online education technology is improving so quickly. This scholarly volume offer guidelines for educators hoping to create a highly engaging MOOC-based learning environment. How can participants be assured that the quality of training provided by these MOOC courses is passable? How can participants guarantee that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach online courses? What business models are being used by institutions like Stanford University to conduct these massively open online courses? What innovative assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can teachers handle problems like poor learner motivation and high student attrition?

As distance learning technology becomes more commonplace there is a expanding necessity to perceive how MOOC courses are being conducted. Professors and numerous other participants want to gain more knowledge about these exciting new open education experiments. Educators want to gain more knowledge about how these MOOC courses can be enhanced. To handle this growing desideratum for information the exciting new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these MOOC courses and other open education resource subjects. This book also researches the major controversies associated with massively open online courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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