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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which addresses issues pertaining to open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). The latest advances in online education are enabling people in all parts of the world to be participants in classes online. MOOC classes are customarily free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous subjects that e-learning technology institutions are struggling with more than ever because elearning technology is advancing so fast. How can teachers guarantee that the instruction provided by these massively open online courses is satisfactory? This open education book offers guidelines for others hoping to create a highly engaging MOOC-based learning experience. How can students certify that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified for online teaching? What different business strategies are being used by organizations like Massachusetts Institute of Technology to conduct these massively open online courses? What experimental assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can institutions get a handle on inadequate learner motivation and high student attrition?

As distance learning technology becomes more commonplace there is a developing need to grasp how these massive open online courses are being conducted. Teachers and lots of other participants want to be more aware of the outcomes of these open education experiments. Trainers want to gain an understanding of how massive open online courses can be improved. To handle this crescive desire for information the thrilling new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of MOOC classes and other open education topics. This inspiring new book also addresses the key controversies associated with these massive online courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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