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MOOCs and Open Education is a book that discusses subjects having to do with open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). The latest changes in online learning have provided the means for students in nations all aver the world to be participants in courses online. These online MOOC courses are commonly free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of topics that elearning technology institutions have to struggle with today because online education technology is developing so quickly. How can we be assured that the quality of education provided by these MOOCs is satisfactory? This open education book offers guidelines for others hoping to create a highly engaging MOOC-based learning experience. How can institutions ensure that educators are properly credentialed to teach online classes? What different business models are being used by institutions like Udacity to conduct these MOOC classes? What experimental teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can educators manage inadequate motivation and high student dropout rates?

As electronic education technology becomes more commonplace there is a increasing desideratum to comprehend how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Lecturers and many other participants desire to better grasp the outcomes of these promising new open educational experiments. Researchers want to know how these massively open online courses can be enhanced. To respond to this growing desire for details the exciting new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of MOOCs and other open education resource subjects. This interesting new book also discusses the controversies associated with these MOOCs and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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