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MOOCs and Open Education is a book that discusses subjects relating to open educational resources and massively open online courses (MOOC). New changes in distance learning technology have provided the means for people all around the world to be participants in online courses. These online MOOCs are mostly free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of topics that e-learning technology organizations have to consider more than ever because online learning technology is developing so fast. How can organizations assure that the education provided by these massive open online courses is all right? This open education book offers guidelines for others hoping to create a highly engaging MOOC-based learning experience. How can learners guarantee that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach classes online? What different business models are being used by organizations like Vanderbilt University to conduct these MOOC courses? What teaching practices and experimental assessment strategies are optimal? How can stakeholders manage issues like poor learner motivation and high attrition?

As elearning becomes more procurable there is a growing need to comprehend how these MOOCs are being conducted. Students and many other stakeholders would like to better comprehend these promising new open education initiatives. Researchers want to grasp how these massively open online courses can be improved. To handle this need for information the intriguing new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these online MOOC courses and other open education resource topics. This book also considers the key controversies associated with massively open online courses and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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