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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which analyzes subjects pertaining to open educational resources and massive open online courses (MOOC). New evolvements in electronic educational technology are empowering humans in nations all around the world to be participants in online classes. MOOCs are commonly free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are several topics that elearning organizations have to struggle with now that learning technology is advancing so quickly. How can institutions assure that the quality of schooling 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 stakeholders guarantee that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online classes? What different business models are being used by institutions like Berklee College of Music to conduct these massive open online courses? What teaching practices and original assessment strategies are optimal? How can educators manage problems like low student motivation and high attrition?

As online education becomes more commonplace there is a developing need to be aware of how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Scientists and numerous other participants desire to gain more knowledge about these compelling new open educational ventures. Researchers want to better understand how these MOOC classes can be enhanced. To meet this crescive desire for facts the book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of massive open online courses and other open education resource issues. This stimulating new book also considers the key controversies associated with these MOOCs and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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