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MOOCs and Open Education is a book that discusses topics related to open education resources and massive open online courses (MOOCs). The latest gains in distance learning technology are providing the means for humans in nations all aver the world to take classes online. Massive Open Online Courses (MOOCs) allow an unlimited number of learners in a single class. These MOOC courses are commonly free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are several topics that online learning technology institutions are having to consider in 2015 because elearning technology is improving so quickly. How can stakeholders certify that the teaching provided by these MOOCs is passable? This open education book offers guidelines for others hoping to create a highly engaging MOOC-based learning experience. How can stakeholders guarantee that teachers are properly credentialed to teach MOOCs? What different business models are being used by institutions like Massachusetts Institute of Technology to conduct these massively open online courses? What experimental assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can we handle inadequate motivation and high attrition?

As distance learning becomes more procurable there is a developing desire to gain more knowledge about how massive open online courses are being conducted. Trainers and many other stakeholders need to understand these significant new open educational initiatives. Everybody wants to gain more knowledge about how massive open online courses can be made better. To respond to this developing desire for information MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these MOOCs and other open educational topics. This 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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