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MOOCs and Open Education is a book that discusses topics related to open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses. The latest changes in online learning have made it possible for people in nations all around the world to participate in classes via the Internet. MOOCs are generally free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. A MOOC is an online course which uses the Internet to provide open access and unlimited student participation. There are many topics that online learning technology organizations are dealing with more than ever because e-learning technology is developing so fast. How can teachers ensure that the instruction provided by these MOOC courses is all right? This open education book offers guidelines for others hoping to create a highly engaging MOOC-based learning experience. How can organizations certify that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online MOOC courses? What different business models are being used by institutions like Santa Clara University to conduct these MOOCs? What teaching practices and experimental evaluation strategies are in use today? How can we handle low learner motivation and high learner attrition?

As electronic education technology becomes more prolific there is a growing demand to gain a better understanding of how these massive open online courses are being conducted. Researchers and lots of other participants want to better understand the outcomes of these compelling new open educational ventures. Researchers want to know how these massive open online courses can be improved. To handle this increasing demand for knowledge the dramatic new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these massive online courses and other open educational issues. This authoritative new book also studies the major controversies associated with massively open online courses and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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