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MOOCs and Open Education is a book that talks about subjects regarding open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Modern changes in online education are providing the means for people in every nation on earth to be participants in courses via the Internet. These massive online courses are usually free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of issues that online learning institutions have to consider today because learning technology is developing so rapidly. How can participants be assured that the schooling provided by these MOOC courses is satisfactory? This open education book offers guidelines for others hoping to create a highly engaging MOOC-based learning experience. How can institutions make sure that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified for online teaching? What different business models are being used by institutions like Arizona State University to conduct these MOOC courses? What teaching practices and innovative assessment strategies are in use today? How can participants manage inadequate learner motivation and high student attrition?

As distance learning technology becomes more procurable there is a developing demand to comprehend how MOOCs are being conducted. Scientists and numerous other stakeholders desire to gain a better understanding of these interesting new open educational initiatives. Lecturers want to know how MOOC courses can be improved. To handle this developing demand for knowledge the book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of MOOC classes and other open educational resource issues. This interesting new book also discusses the controversies associated with MOOCs and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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