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MOOCs and Open Education is a book that analyzes topics related to open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses. Recent gains in electronic education technology have provided the means for people in all parts of the world to take part in online courses. These MOOCs are typically free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few subjects that online learning technology institutions are having to deal with more than ever because distance learning technology is developing so fast. How can we make sure that the schooling provided by these massive open online courses is good? This open education book offers guidelines for others hoping to create a highly engaging MOOC-based learning experience. How can participants ensure that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOCs? What different business strategies are being used by institutions like Romania to conduct these MOOC classes? What experimental teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can we manage problems like inadequate student motivation and high learner attrition?

As online education technology becomes more prolific there is a developing desire to better understand how these MOOCs are being conducted. Teachers and many other participants want to understand these compelling new open education endeavours. Intellectuals want to gain more knowledge about how these MOOC classes can be improved. To meet this crescive desideratum for facts the scholarly new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of MOOC courses and other open education resource issues. This dramatic new book also describes the major controversies associated with these online MOOCs and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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