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MOOCs and Open Education is a book that examines topics having to do with open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOC). The latest developments in online education technology are providing the means for people in nations all aver the world to be participants in online courses. Massive open online courses are normally free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. It is a challenge to motivate and engage students in online environments. There are a variety of subjects that technology-enhanced learning organizations are dealing with today because e-learning technology is improving so swiftly. This scholarly volume offer guidelines for educators hoping to create a highly engaging MOOC-based learning environment. How can teachers certify that the schooling provided by these MOOCs is passable? How can we be assured that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online classes? What different business models are being used by institutions like Khan Academy to conduct these massively open online courses? What assessment strategies and original teaching practices are in use today? How can we handle issues like poor learner motivation and high learner attrition?

As online education becomes more widespread there is a increasing demand to gain a better understanding of how MOOCs are being conducted. Students and numerous other participants need to be more aware of the outcomes of these compelling new open education initiatives. Corporations want to comprehend how MOOC courses can be enhanced. To meet this growing desideratum for facts the new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of massive open online courses and other open educational resource subjects. This book also articulates the major controversies associated with these MOOC courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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