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MOOCs and Open Education is a book that investigates topics regarding open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses. Modern improvements in online education technology enable humans all around the world to be participants in classes via the Internet. These online MOOC courses are normally free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few subjects that elearning technology organizations are having to deal with more than ever because online learning technology is improving so quickly. How can institutions ensure that the education provided by these MOOCs is all right? How can stakeholders guarantee that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online classes? What different business models are being used by institutions like FutureLearn to conduct these MOOCs? What assessment strategies and experimental teaching practices are optimal? How can stakeholders handle problems like inadequate student motivation and high student attrition?

As distance learning technology becomes more available there is a expanding need to better understand how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Professors and numerous other stakeholders would like to better grasp these significant new open education ventures. People want to understand how these MOOC classes can be enhanced. To handle this developing need for information MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these online MOOCs and other open education topics. This dramatic new book also examines the most important controversies associated with MOOC classes and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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