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MOOCs and Open Education is a book that researches subjects related to open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses. Recent developments in e-learning are empowering learners in nations all aver the world to participate in courses online. These massively open online courses are generally free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are many topics that online learning organizations are considering now that technology-enhanced learning is improving so quickly. How can institutions assure that the quality of instruction provided by these MOOC classes is good? This open education book offers guidelines for others hoping to create a highly engaging MOOC-based learning experience. How can participants assure that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach classes online? What business models are being used by organizations like Syria to conduct these MOOC classes? What teaching practices and experimental evaluation strategies are in use today? How can participants deal with poor motivation and high student attrition?

As distance learning technology becomes more commonplace there is a developing desire to understand how MOOC classes are being conducted. Scientists and lots of other participants would like to gain a better understanding of these promising new open education experiments. People want to know how MOOC courses can be made better. Online assessments for MOOCs can be difficult to conduct effectively and reliably. To respond to this expanding desire for data the new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these online MOOC courses and other open education topics. This definitive new book also examines the key controversies associated with MOOC classes and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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