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MOOCs and Open Education is a book that describes subjects relevant to open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses. The latest advances in digital education technology have provided the means for people in every nation on earth to participate in online courses. MOOC classes are ordinarily free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous subjects that elearning technology organizations are considering now that blended learning technology is developing so fast. How can we guarantee that the quality of instruction provided by these MOOC courses is tolerable? This open education book offers guidelines for others hoping to create a highly engaging MOOC-based learning experience. How can students ensure that teachers are properly credentialed to teach classes online? What different business strategies are being used by organizations like Coursera to conduct these MOOCs? What experimental evaluation strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can teachers deal with the problems of poor motivation and high learner attrition?

As online education technology becomes more widespread there is a developing necessity to grasp how these MOOCs are being conducted. Scientists and many other participants desire to gain more knowledge about the outcomes of these open education ventures. Professors want to gain more knowledge about how massively open online courses can be enhanced. To respond to this increasing demand for knowledge the stimulating new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these massive open courses and other open education topics. This new book also studies the major controversies associated with MOOC classes and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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