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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which examines subjects having to do with open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses. The latest evolvements in distance learning technology are enabling humans all over the world to be participants in courses via the Internet. These online MOOCs are mostly free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are many topics that e-learning technology organizations are having to deal with in 2015 because e-learning technology is developing so fast. How can teachers ensure that the education provided by these massively open online courses is decent? This open education book offers guidelines for others hoping to create a highly engaging MOOC-based learning experience. How can participants make sure that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach classes online? What different business strategies are being used by organizations like NovoEd to conduct these massively open online courses? What experimental evaluation strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can teachers manage problems like poor learner motivation and high attrition?

As e-learning becomes more available there is a growing desire to gain a better understanding of how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Intellectuals and lots of other stakeholders need to better understand these new open educational experiments. Academics want to gain more knowledge about how massive open online courses can be enhanced. To respond to this expanding need for data the inspiring new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these online MOOC courses and other open educational resource subjects. This dramatic new book also articulates the most important controversies associated with MOOCs and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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