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MOOCs and Open Education is a book that reviews issues relating to open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). New developments in distance learning technology have made it possible for people all around the world to take part in courses online. MOOC courses are customarily free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few topics that e-learning technology organizations are struggling with now that distance learning technology is developing so swiftly. How can organizations guarantee that the quality of 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 learners be assured that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online? What business models are being used by organizations like Coursera to conduct these MOOC classes? What teaching practices and experimental evaluation strategies are optimal? How can organizations handle issues like low motivation and high learner attrition?

As elearning technology becomes more commonplace there is a desire to grasp how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Academics and many other participants would like to better comprehend the outcomes of these open education initiatives. Researchers want to grasp how these massive open online courses can be improved. To meet this growing need for knowledge the inspiring new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open educational subjects. This exciting new book also studies the key controversies associated with these MOOC courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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