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MOOCs and Open Education is a book that describes topics regarding open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Recent gains in distance learning technology have made it possible for students all over the world to be participants in classes online. These MOOC classes are almost always free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are several issues that learning technology organizations are having to struggle with more than ever because online learning technology is developing so quickly. How can stakeholders ensure that the teaching provided by these massive open online courses is respectable? This open education book offers guidelines for others hoping to create a highly engaging MOOC-based learning experience. How can we certify that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach classes online? What different business models are being used by institutions like edX to conduct these massive open online courses? How can teachers manage low learner motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As elearning technology becomes more commonplace there is a developing necessity to gain a better understanding of how MOOCs are being conducted. Universities and numerous other participants want to better comprehend these fascinating new open educational undertakings. Researchers want to know how these massive open online courses can be improved. To satisfy this expanding desideratum for knowledge the scholarly new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these massive online courses and other open education resource issues. This scholarly new book also deals with the controversies associated with massive open online courses and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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