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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which addresses subjects relevant to open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses. Modern advancements in online learning make it possible for students in every nation on earth to take part in courses online. These MOOCs are usually free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are several subjects that online learning organizations are having to struggle with now that learning technology is advancing so rapidly. How can teachers make sure that the quality of schooling provided by these MOOCs is tolerable? This open education book offers guidelines for others hoping to create a highly engaging MOOC-based learning experience. How can institutions ensure that teachers are properly credentialed to teach online classes? What different business models are being used by organizations like Udacity to conduct these massively open online courses? What experimental teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can participants handle inadequate motivation and high student dropout rates?

The ultimate purpose of massive open online courses is to provide education to more people all around the world. As distance learning technology becomes more abundant there is a expanding necessity to grasp how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Universities and many other participants want to be more aware of the outcomes of these new open education experiments. Instructors want to understand how massively open online courses can be improved. To satisfy this expanding need for data the inspiring new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of MOOC courses and other open education issues. This dramatic new book also analyzes the major controversies associated with these MOOCs and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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