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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which examines topics relevant to open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOC). Modern evolvements in technology-enhanced learning have provided the means for students in every nation on earth to participate in courses via the Internet. MOOCs are open because they encourage open access via the Internet for all learners. These massive open online courses are usually free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous subjects that e-learning technology organizations are dealing with now that distance learning technology is developing so fast. How can stakeholders be assured that the teaching provided by these MOOC courses is respectable? This open education book offers guidelines for others hoping to create a highly engaging MOOC-based learning experience. How can institutions certify that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified for online teaching? What business models are being used by institutions like edX to conduct these MOOC courses? What assessment strategies and original teaching practices are optimal? How can teachers manage issues like poor learner motivation and high learner attrition?

As distance learning technology becomes more commonplace there is a necessity to gain more knowledge about how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Corporations and numerous other participants need to gain more knowledge about these exciting new open educational initiatives. Everyone wants to perceive how massively open online courses can be improved. To satisfy this developing need for details MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of MOOC courses and other open education resource subjects. This new book also researches the most important controversies associated with massively open online courses and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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