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MOOCs and Open Education is a book that talks about topics relevant to open education resources and massively open online courses (MOOC). The latest gains in distance learning have made it possible for people in nations all around the world to participate in courses online. These massive online courses are normally free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of topics that elearning institutions are having to deal with more than ever because elearning technology is developing so swiftly. How can organizations make sure that the quality of teaching provided by these MOOC classes is satisfactory? How can stakeholders certify that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach courses online? What business strategies are being used by organizations like University of Colorado Boulder to conduct these MOOCs? What experimental evaluation strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can teachers get a handle on poor learner motivation and high attrition?

As elearning becomes more widespread there is a developing desideratum to better understand how MOOCs are being conducted. Scholars and numerous other participants want to gain a better understanding of the outcomes of these important new open education ventures. Scientists want to comprehend how massive open online courses can be made better. In response to this developing need for data MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these MOOC classes and other open education subjects. This definitive new book also talks about the key controversies associated with these massive open online courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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