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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which talks about topics pertaining to open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses. The latest advancements in distance learning technology have provided the means for people all around the world to take part in classes via the Internet. MOOCs are massive because there is no limit on the number of participating students. Massively open online courses are free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are many issues that elearning technology organizations have to struggle with more than ever because e-learning technology is advancing so quickly. How can educators assure that the quality of instruction provided by these massively open online courses is acceptable? This open education book offers guidelines for others hoping to create a highly engaging MOOC-based learning experience. How can students make sure that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach massively open online courses? What business models are being used by organizations like Stanford Online to conduct these MOOC classes? What teaching practices and experimental evaluation strategies are in use today? How can participants get a handle on low student motivation and high student attrition?

As digital learning technology becomes more available there is a increasing desideratum to understand how massive open online courses are being conducted. Educators and many other stakeholders desire to better comprehend these intriguing new open educational ventures. Professors want to comprehend how these MOOC classes can be enhanced. In response to this crescive desire for facts MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of massive open online courses and other open education issues. This dramatic new book also examines the most important controversies associated with MOOC courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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