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MOOCs and Open Education is a book that explores issues regarding open educational resources and massively open online courses (MOOC). New gains in digital education technology are enabling people all around the world to take online courses. These online MOOCs are free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are several topics that online education organizations are dealing with today because distance learning technology is developing so quickly. How can teachers be assured that the instruction provided by these massive open online courses is satisfactory? This book conveys life-changing stories that might inspire others to try experiencing MOOCs and open education. How can organizations ensure that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online courses? What business strategies are being used by institutions like Miriada X to conduct these massively open online courses? What teaching practices and experimental evaluation strategies are optimal? How can institutions manage issues like poor student motivation and high dropout rates?

As elearning technology becomes more available there is a increasing desire to gain a better understanding of how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Scientists and many other participants desire to better understand the outcomes of these promising new open educational initiatives. Everybody wants to perceive how MOOC courses can be made better. In response to this need for details MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of massive open online courses and other open education resource issues. This scholarly new book also deals with the major controversies associated with MOOCs and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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