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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which researches subjects relating to open education resources and massively open online courses (MOOC). Modern improvements in online education are providing the means for learners in nations all aver the world to be participants in online classes. Massively open online courses are normally 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 several subjects that elearning technology organizations have to struggle with more than ever because elearning technology is improving so rapidly. How can educators guarantee that the quality of training provided by these massive 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 learners certify that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach classes online? What different business models are being used by institutions like University of California, Santa Cruz to conduct these MOOC classes? What experimental teaching practices and evaluation strategies are in use today? How can stakeholders handle problems like poor student motivation and high learner attrition?

As e-learning becomes more prolific there is a desire to better understand how massively open online courses are being conducted. Universities and many other participants would like to understand the outcomes of these interesting new open education initiatives. Scientists want to perceive how these MOOC courses can be improved. To respond to this expanding desideratum for knowledge the dramatic new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these online MOOCs and other open education issues. This authoritative new book also examines the key controversies associated with these massive online courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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