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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which discusses subjects related to open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Recent advances in distance learning are empowering humans in every nation on earth to take part in classes via the Internet. These online MOOC courses are almost always free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are many topics that online learning technology institutions are considering more than ever because elearning technology is improving so fast. How can stakeholders ensure that the quality of education 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 stakeholders make sure that teachers are properly credentialed to teach massively open online courses? What different business strategies are being used by organizations like edX to conduct these massive open online courses? What teaching practices and experimental assessment strategies are in use today? How can educators manage problems like inadequate student motivation and high student attrition?

As digital education technology becomes more widespread there is a growing desire to grasp how massively open online courses are being conducted. Public servants and lots of other participants want to gain more knowledge about the outcomes of these significant new open educational endeavours. Academics want to grasp how these MOOCs can be improved. In response to this developing demand for facts MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of massive open online courses and other open educational resource issues. This new book also researches the key controversies associated with MOOC courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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