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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that researches issues pertaining to open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Recent evolvements in distance learning technology have made it possible for humans in nations all around the world to take part in courses online. These massive online courses are normally free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are many subjects that e-learning organizations have to consider now that e-learning technology is improving so rapidly. How can teachers be assured that the quality of these MOOCs is respectable? This open education book offers guidelines for others hoping to create a highly engaging MOOC-based learning experience. How can students assure that teachers are properly credentialed to teach online MOOC classes? What different business models are being used by organizations like Academic Earth to conduct these massively open online courses? How can proper quality standards be consistently defined and maintained? What assessment strategies and innovative teaching practices are optimal? How can we manage problems like low student motivation and high learner attrition?

As digital learning technology becomes more abundant there is a growing desideratum to perceive how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Researchers and numerous other stakeholders desire to gain more knowledge about these significant new open education initiatives. Trainers want to understand how MOOCs can be improved. To satisfy this crescive demand for details the book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these MOOCs and other open education resource issues. This definitive new book also researches the most important controversies associated with these massively open online courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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