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MOOCs and Open Education is a book that talks about topics pertaining to open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOC). The latest advances in distance learning technology are making it possible for people in nations all aver the world to take part in courses online. These massive open online courses are generally free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few issues that e-learning technology organizations are having to consider now that e-learning technology is developing so quickly. How can we be assured that the quality of these MOOC classes is decent? This open education book offers guidelines for others hoping to create a highly engaging MOOC-based learning experience. How can students assure that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online? What different business strategies are being used by organizations like Miriada X to conduct these massively open online courses? What innovative teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can educators deal with the problems of low motivation and high student dropout rates?

As learning technology becomes more widespread there is a expanding necessity to grasp how MOOC courses are being conducted. Intellectuals and numerous other participants need to gain more knowledge about the outcomes of these important new open educational endeavours. Researchers want to gain an understanding of how these MOOC courses can be made better. In response to this increasing demand for data the amazing new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of MOOC classes and other open educational subjects. This sensational new book also articulates the most important controversies associated with these online MOOC courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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