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MOOCs and Open Education is a book that researches subjects pertaining to open educational resources and massive open online courses (MOOC). Modern changes in online learning technology make it possible for students in nations all around the world to participate in online classes. MOOCs are open because they encourage open access via the Internet for all learners. Massive open online courses are normally free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of issues that online learning organizations must deal with more than ever because distance learning technology is improving so fast. How can institutions ensure that the quality of these MOOC courses is adequate? 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 and qualified to teach online classes? What different business strategies are being used by organizations like edX to conduct these MOOC classes? What evaluation strategies and experimental teaching practices are optimal? How can institutions handle issues like inadequate learner motivation and high dropout rates?

As electronic education technology becomes more commonplace there is a growing desire to understand how MOOC classes are being conducted. Scholars and lots of other stakeholders desire to better perceive these important new open education endeavours. People want to know how MOOCs can be enhanced. In response to this increasing desire for details the sensational new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these massive open courses and other open education resource issues. This amazing new book also studies the major controversies associated with massive open online courses and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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