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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which addresses issues related to open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). The latest gains in distance learning technology have empowered learners in all parts of the world to be participants in courses via the Internet. These massive open courses are usually free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of subjects that online education organizations have to consider now that elearning technology is developing so rapidly. This book answers many questions about MOOCs and other forms of open education. How can we assure that the schooling provided by these MOOC courses is adequate? This open education book offers guidelines for others hoping to create a highly engaging MOOC-based learning experience. How can students guarantee that instructors are properly credentialed to teach online? What business models are being used by organizations like Stanford University to conduct these massive open online courses? What evaluation strategies and experimental teaching practices are in use today? How can we deal with low learner motivation and high student attrition?

As electronic educational technology becomes more commonplace there is a developing demand to better understand how massively open online courses are being conducted. Educators and numerous other participants want to gain a better understanding of the outcomes of these compelling new open education endeavours. Academics want to better understand how massively open online courses can be enhanced. To satisfy this growing demand for facts the amazing new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these MOOCs and other open educational issues. This thrilling new book also describes the major controversies associated with massive open online courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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