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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that studies subjects having to do with open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses. The latest advances in electronic education technology enable learners all around the world to take courses online. These online MOOCs are free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of topics that learning technology institutions are having to deal with today because distance learning technology is improving so quickly. How can we make sure that the quality of schooling provided by these MOOC classes is adequate? This open education book offers guidelines for others hoping to create a highly engaging MOOC-based learning experience. How can we certify that instructors are properly credentialed to teach massive open online courses? What business models are being used by organizations like Udacity to conduct these MOOC courses? What experimental teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can organizations manage problems like inadequate student motivation and high learner attrition?

As online education becomes more prolific there is a expanding need to perceive how massively open online courses are being conducted. Intellectuals and lots of other stakeholders would like to gain a better understanding of the outcomes of these promising new open education undertakings. Corporations want to grasp how these MOOCs can be enhanced. To handle this expanding demand for data the gripping new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these online MOOC courses and other open education subjects. This inspiring new book also explores the controversies associated with MOOCs and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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