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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which considers subjects regarding open education resources and massively open online courses. Modern advancements in distance learning technology make it possible for people all over the world to take part in classes via the Internet. These massive open courses are normally free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. It is a challenge to motivate and engage students in online environments. There are many subjects that online learning technology organizations have to consider more than ever because elearning technology is developing so quickly. How can teachers ensure that the quality control for these massive open online courses is adequate? How can students assure that instructors are properly credentialed to teach online MOOC courses? What business models are being used by institutions like edX to conduct these massively open online courses? What experimental evaluation strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can educators manage poor learner motivation and high attrition?

As digital elearning technology becomes more widespread there is a developing desire to be aware of how massive open online courses are being conducted. The open educational resources movement was the inspiration for the first MOOCs. Scholars and numerous other participants want to gain a better understanding of these compelling new open educational ventures. Universities want to comprehend how MOOCs can be enhanced. To satisfy this developing demand for information the thrilling new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of MOOC classes and other open education resource topics. This dramatic new book also discusses the controversies associated with massive open online courses and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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