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MOOCs and Open Education is a book that considers subjects relating to open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). The latest gains in e-learning are empowering people in every nation on earth to take part in courses online. These massive open courses are customarily free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are several subjects that elearning organizations are having to struggle with more than ever because learning technology is advancing so rapidly. How can teachers guarantee that the quality of education provided by these massive open online courses is tolerable? This open education book offers guidelines for others hoping to create a highly engaging MOOC-based learning experience. How can we guarantee that teachers are properly credentialed to teach courses online? What business models are being used by institutions like Brown University to conduct these massively open online courses? What original teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can stakeholders get a handle on low student motivation and high learner attrition?

As online learning becomes more abundant there is a developing desideratum to grasp how massively open online courses are being conducted. Public servants and many other stakeholders desire to better grasp these important new open education experiments. Instructors want to understand how MOOC classes can be made better. To respond to this crescive demand for data MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of MOOC classes and other open education resource issues. This book also explores the most important controversies associated with these MOOC courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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