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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which talks about issues relating to open education resources and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Recent gains in technology-enhanced learning have empowered learners all around the world to participate in classes online. These online MOOC courses are free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of issues that elearning organizations have to struggle with today because elearning technology is developing so quickly. How can participants certify that the quality control for these MOOC courses is acceptable? This open education book offers guidelines for others hoping to create a highly engaging MOOC-based learning experience. This book conveys life-changing stories that might inspire others to try experiencing MOOCs and open education. How can learners ensure that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach online MOOC classes? What different business models are being used by institutions like Udemy to conduct these MOOC classes? What experimental teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can stakeholders manage problems like inadequate motivation and high learner attrition?

As electronic education technology becomes more widespread there is a expanding necessity to be aware of how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Scholars and lots of other stakeholders want to better comprehend these exciting new open educational initiatives. Students want to better understand how these MOOC classes can be made better. To respond to this growing demand for information the dramatic new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these MOOC courses and other open education issues. This inspiring new book also examines the major controversies associated with these massive open courses and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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