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MOOCs and Open Education is a book that examines issues regarding open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Modern gains in online learning technology are providing the means for people all over the world to take part in classes via the Internet. Massive open online courses (MOOCs) and similar experiments with open education are allowing millions of self-directed online learners around the globe to learn from well-known professors. These MOOC classes are generally free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of issues that e-learning technology institutions are having to consider in 2015 because elearning technology is improving so swiftly. How can participants certify that the quality of schooling provided by these MOOCs is decent? This open education book offers guidelines for others hoping to create a highly engaging MOOC-based learning experience. How can organizations make sure that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach massive open online courses? What different business strategies are being used by organizations like United States to conduct these MOOC courses? What teaching practices and experimental assessment strategies are optimal? How can stakeholders handle poor learner motivation and high attrition?

As blended learning technology becomes more widespread there is a expanding need to perceive how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Trainers and many other stakeholders desire to better comprehend these intriguing new open educational undertakings. Teachers want to grasp how these massively open online courses can be improved. To satisfy this increasing need for data the new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these MOOCs and other open education issues. This inspiring new book also analyzes the key controversies associated with these massively open online courses and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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