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MOOCs and Open Education is a book that discusses subjects relating to open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). The latest developments in online education technology have provided the means for students all around the world to be participants in courses via the Internet. Massive open online courses are usually free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few topics that online learning institutions are having to deal with today because elearning technology is advancing so fast. How can institutions be assured that the quality of education provided by these massively open online courses is tolerable? This open education book offers guidelines for others hoping to create a highly engaging MOOC-based learning experience. How can participants make sure that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach massively open online courses? What business models are being used by institutions like Udacity to conduct these MOOCs? What original assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can stakeholders manage issues like inadequate student motivation and high attrition?

As distance learning becomes more prolific there is a increasing need to gain a better understanding of how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Scientists and numerous other stakeholders would like to better understand the outcomes of these exciting new open education ventures. Everyone wants to perceive how these MOOCs can be enhanced. To meet this increasing desideratum for knowledge the new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of MOOC courses and other open educational resource topics. This thrilling new book also explores the controversies associated with these massive open courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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