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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which articulates subjects regarding open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Modern advancements in distance learning technology have provided the means for students in every nation on earth to take part in courses via the Internet. MOOCs are mostly free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are many issues that distance learning organizations are considering today because e-learning technology is advancing so quickly. How can stakeholders ensure that the quality of these MOOC classes is decent? This open education book offers guidelines for others hoping to create a highly engaging MOOC-based learning experience. How can organizations certify that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online courses? What different business strategies are being used by institutions like UWashingtonX to conduct these MOOC classes? What evaluation strategies and experimental teaching practices are optimal? How can we handle issues like poor student motivation and high dropout rates?

As electronic education technology becomes more widespread there is a growing need to gain a better understanding of how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Instructors and many other participants need to better grasp the outcomes of these compelling new open educational initiatives. Students want to know how massively open online courses can be enhanced. To meet this growing desire for facts MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these massively open online courses and other open educational issues. This thrilling new book also discusses the key controversies associated with massively open online courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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