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MOOCs and Open Education is a book that considers issues having to do with open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOC). Recent advances in electronic educational technology have made it possible for learners in nations all aver the world to take classes online. Massive open online courses (MOOCs) and similar experiments with open education are allowing millions of self-directed online learners around the globe to learn from well-known professors. MOOC classes are generally free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. Keeping thousands of students motivated and involved in a course is difficult for an instructor. There are many subjects that e-learning technology institutions are considering in 2015 because distance learning technology is advancing so rapidly. How can institutions be assured that the quality of these massively open online courses is good? This open education book offers guidelines for others hoping to create a highly engaging MOOC-based learning experience. How can institutions make sure that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online MOOC classes? What different business strategies are being used by institutions like Brazil to conduct these massively open online courses? What experimental teaching practices and evaluation strategies are in use today? How can organizations manage issues like low motivation and high student dropout rates?

As distance learning technology becomes more commonplace there is a demand to gain more knowledge about how MOOC classes are being conducted. Researchers and lots of other participants need to better grasp the outcomes of these fascinating new open education undertakings. Intellectuals want to better understand how massively open online courses can be improved. To meet this desire for facts MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of MOOC classes and other open education resource subjects. This stimulating new book also discusses the major controversies associated with massive open online courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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