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MOOCs and Open Education is a book that reviews issues relevant to open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). The latest changes in elearning technology make it possible for people in nations all around the world to take part in classes online. These massive open courses are normally free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are several issues that learning technology organizations are considering now that distance learning technology is improving so fast. This book answers many questions about MOOCs and other forms of open education. How can teachers make sure that the education provided by these massively open online courses is acceptable? How can learners guarantee that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach courses online? What business models are being used by institutions like Coursera to conduct these MOOC classes? What evaluation strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can teachers manage issues like poor motivation and high learner attrition?

As digital educational technology becomes more available there is a growing need to comprehend how MOOC classes are being conducted. Universities and many other participants want to better understand the outcomes of these exciting new open educational experiments. Lecturers want to grasp how these massively open online courses can be made better. In response to this increasing desire for information the new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of MOOC courses and other open educational subjects. This sensational new book also examines 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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