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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which analyzes subjects related to open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOC). New advancements in distance learning technology are empowering people in nations all around the world to take courses online. These MOOCs are typically free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of topics that online education institutions have to deal with in 2015 because distance learning technology is developing so quickly. This book answers many questions about MOOCs and other forms of open education. This scholarly volume offer guidelines for educators hoping to create a highly engaging MOOC-based learning environment. How can institutions assure that the instruction provided by these MOOC courses is adequate? How can participants ensure that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach MOOC classes? What different business models are being used by institutions like Elidaemy to conduct these massively open online courses? What experimental assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can stakeholders get a handle on low motivation and high attrition?

As digital learning technology becomes more commonplace there is a need to better understand how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Researchers and lots of other stakeholders would like to be more aware of the outcomes of these promising new open educational initiatives. People want to understand how MOOCs can be enhanced. To handle this developing desideratum for data MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open education resource subjects. This exciting new book also reviews the most important controversies associated with massively open online courses and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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