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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which investigates issues regarding open education resources and massively open online courses. Modern advancements in online learning technology make it possible for humans all over the world to take courses via the Internet. These MOOC classes are customarily free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are many issues that online learning organizations are struggling with more than ever because elearning technology is developing so rapidly. How can institutions guarantee that the quality control for these massive 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 we assure that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach MOOCs? What business models are being used by organizations like Udacity to conduct these MOOCs? What teaching practices and evaluation strategies are in use today? How can educators handle inadequate learner motivation and high dropout rates?

As elearning becomes more commonplace there is a growing necessity to comprehend how MOOC courses are being conducted. Students and numerous other participants need to better grasp these promising new open education initiatives. Lecturers want to grasp how these MOOCs can be enhanced. To handle this developing need for knowledge the gripping new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of massive open online courses and other open educational resource subjects. This interesting new book also addresses the most important controversies associated with these online MOOC courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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