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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which researches issues having to do with open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). The latest advances in e-learning technology have made it possible for people all around the world to take part in courses online. Massive open online courses are mostly free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few issues that distance learning institutions are dealing with now that distance learning technology is developing so quickly. This collected edition details a series of recent reports and interesting announcements related to MOOCs. How can we assure that the quality of schooling provided by these MOOC classes is passable? This open education book offers guidelines for others hoping to create a highly engaging MOOC-based learning experience. How can learners ensure that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach online? What different business models are being used by institutions like Georgetown University to conduct these massively open online courses? What experimental teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can teachers manage problems like low learner motivation and high student dropout rates?

As electronic educational technology becomes more abundant there is a expanding need to be aware of how MOOC courses are being conducted. Instructors and numerous other stakeholders desire to better comprehend these new open educational ventures. Trainers want to know how MOOC classes can be made better. In response to this need for details MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these massive open courses and other open education resource issues. This authoritative new book also discusses the controversies associated with these online MOOCs and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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