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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which talks about issues having to do with open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses. Brand new improvements in digital education technology are enabling people in all parts of the world to participate in courses online. These MOOCs are usually free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few subjects that distance learning institutions have to consider today because learning technology is developing so quickly. How can teachers ensure that the schooling provided by these MOOC classes is all right? This open education book offers guidelines for others hoping to create a highly engaging MOOC-based learning experience. How can learners certify that instructors are properly credentialed to teach MOOC classes? What business models are being used by institutions like Spain to conduct these MOOCs? What teaching practices and experimental evaluation strategies are optimal? How can organizations deal with the issues of low student motivation and high dropout rates?

As digital educational technology becomes more available there is a expanding desire to gain a better understanding of how massively open online courses are being conducted. Academics and numerous other stakeholders would like to better understand these promising new open education initiatives. Researchers want to gain more knowledge about how MOOCs can be made better. In response to this growing desire for knowledge the scholarly new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open education subjects. This amazing new book also describes the key controversies associated with MOOC courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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