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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that describes subjects relevant to open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOC). Recent advances in electronic education technology enable humans in all parts of the world to take online classes. These massive online courses are typically free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are many subjects that online education organizations must deal with more than ever because online education technology is improving so rapidly. How can educators make sure that the education provided by these MOOCs is tolerable? This open education book offers guidelines for others hoping to create a highly engaging MOOC-based learning experience. How can participants guarantee that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach massively open online courses? What different business strategies are being used by institutions like Tunisia to conduct these MOOCs? What assessment strategies and original teaching practices are in use today? How can teachers deal with low learner motivation and high student attrition?

As digital education technology becomes more widespread there is a necessity to be aware of how MOOCs are being conducted. Scholars and lots of other participants need to better grasp these compelling new open educational endeavours. Everybody wants to perceive how MOOC courses can be improved. To meet this need for information the interesting new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these MOOCs and other open education issues. This gripping new book also describes the major controversies associated with massively open online courses and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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