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MOOCs and Open Education is a book that discusses topics relevant to open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses. Modern advancements in electronic educational technology make it possible for people all over the world to take classes via the Internet. These MOOC classes are customarily free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous subjects that technology-enhanced learning organizations are having to struggle with more than ever because elearning technology is developing so swiftly. How can stakeholders certify that the quality of these MOOCs is satisfactory? This open education book offers guidelines for others hoping to create a highly engaging MOOC-based learning experience. How can we ensure that educators are properly credentialed to teach online MOOC courses? What different business models are being used by institutions like Cornell University to conduct these MOOC classes? What original assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can institutions handle inadequate learner motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As distance learning technology becomes more available there is a developing desire to understand how massively open online courses are being conducted. Trainers and lots of other participants need to better understand these interesting new open education experiments. Trainers want to grasp how massive open online courses can be improved. In response to this expanding desideratum for knowledge the amazing new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of MOOCs and other open education subjects. This book also examines the major controversies associated with these massive open online courses and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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