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MOOCs and Open Education is a book that investigates subjects relevant to open education resources and massive open online courses (MOOC). The latest gains in e-learning technology make it possible for learners all over the world to be participants in online courses. These MOOC courses are mostly free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are several issues that online education institutions are struggling with more than ever because technology-enhanced learning is improving so swiftly. How can institutions make sure that the quality of these massively open online courses is respectable? This open education book offers guidelines for others hoping to create a highly engaging MOOC-based learning experience. How can learners be assured that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach massively open online courses? What different business models are being used by institutions like Eritrea to conduct these MOOCs? What innovative teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can participants manage low student motivation and high student attrition?

As online learning technology becomes more widespread there is a growing necessity to better understand how MOOC classes are being conducted. Public servants and lots of other participants need to be more aware of the outcomes of these promising new open educational endeavours. Teachers want to understand how MOOC classes can be made better. To handle this developing desire for facts MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of MOOCs and other open educational resource topics. This inspiring new book also studies the key controversies associated with MOOCs and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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