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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which describes subjects relevant to open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOC). New improvements in technology-enhanced learning have provided the means for learners in nations all around the world to take courses online. MOOCs are mostly free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are many subjects that online learning technology organizations have to struggle with more than ever because distance learning technology is improving so rapidly. How can organizations make sure that the quality of schooling provided by these massive open online courses is adequate? MOOCs are a form of distance education. This open education book offers guidelines for others hoping to create a highly engaging MOOC-based learning experience. How can we guarantee that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach courses online? What business strategies are being used by institutions like Cornell University to conduct these MOOC classes? What evaluation strategies and experimental teaching practices are in use today? How can organizations manage issues like poor motivation and high learner attrition?

As digital learning technology becomes more procurable there is a developing demand to grasp how massively open online courses are being conducted. Trainers and numerous other stakeholders would like to gain more knowledge about these interesting new open education initiatives. Teachers want to know how massively open online courses can be enhanced. To respond to this increasing desire for data the definitive new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these MOOC courses and other open education subjects. This definitive new book also investigates the controversies associated with these online MOOCs and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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