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MOOCs and Open Education is a book that explores topics pertaining to open education resources and massive open online courses (MOOCs). The latest advancements in e-learning technology have empowered people in nations all around the world to take courses via the Internet. These massive online courses are customarily free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of subjects that elearning technology institutions must deal with more than ever because distance learning technology is developing so quickly. How can teachers assure that the quality control for these massive open online courses is adequate? This open education book offers guidelines for others hoping to create a highly engaging MOOC-based learning experience. How can learners be assured that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach online courses? What business models are being used by institutions like Georgetown University to conduct these MOOC courses? What experimental teaching practices and evaluation strategies are optimal? How can institutions deal with the issues of inadequate student motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As distance learning technology becomes more abundant there is a growing desire to understand how massive open online courses are being conducted. Trainers and many other participants want to understand the outcomes of these promising new open education undertakings. Lecturers want to understand how these MOOCs can be made better. To satisfy this developing demand for data MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these online MOOCs and other open educational topics. This definitive new book also examines the key controversies associated with these MOOC courses and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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