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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which considers issues pertaining to open education resources and massively open online courses (MOOC). The latest changes in distance learning technology have provided the means for people in all parts of the world to take part in classes online. Massive open online courses are commonly free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are several topics that elearning technology organizations are having to consider in 2015 because distance learning technology is advancing so quickly. How can institutions make sure that the education provided by these massively open online courses is good? This open education book offers guidelines for others hoping to create a highly engaging MOOC-based learning experience. How can institutions guarantee that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach MOOC classes? What business models are being used by institutions like Armenia to conduct these massively open online courses? What experimental teaching practices and evaluation strategies are optimal? How can educators manage issues like inadequate student motivation and high student attrition?

As digital educational technology becomes more widespread there is a expanding need to gain more knowledge about how massively open online courses are being conducted. Lecturers and numerous other participants want to be more aware of the outcomes of these significant new open educational experiments. Students want to understand how massively open online courses can be made better. Online assessments for MOOCs can be difficult to conduct effectively and reliably. To handle this growing desire for knowledge the thrilling new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of MOOC courses and other open educational resource topics. This gripping new book also discusses the controversies associated with these massive open courses and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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