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MOOCs and Open Education is a book that examines subjects regarding open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses. Brand new developments in elearning are empowering students all around the world to take courses via the Internet. Massive Open Online Courses (MOOCs) allow an unlimited number of learners in a single class. These massive open courses are normally free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of issues that e-learning organizations have to deal with more than ever because e-learning technology is developing so rapidly. How can teachers be assured that the quality of these massively open online courses is satisfactory? This open education book offers guidelines for others hoping to create a highly engaging MOOC-based learning experience. How can students certify that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online classes? What different business strategies are being used by institutions like OpenLearning to conduct these MOOCs? What assessment strategies and innovative teaching practices are optimal? How can we handle low student motivation and high learner attrition?

As digital learning technology becomes more available there is a expanding desire to be aware of how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Trainers and many other stakeholders need to be more aware of these new open education undertakings. Teachers want to gain more knowledge about how MOOC classes can be improved. To handle this expanding desire for facts the inspiring new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of MOOC classes and other open educational topics. This sensational new book also researches the major controversies associated with these MOOC classes and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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