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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that considers subjects regarding open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Recent evolvements in e-learning have empowered people all over the world to participate in courses online. Massive open online courses are normally free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are several issues that technology-enhanced learning organizations have to consider today because technology-enhanced learning is improving so swiftly. How can we certify that the training provided by these MOOCs is good? This open education book offers guidelines for others hoping to create a highly engaging MOOC-based learning experience. How can we make sure that educators are properly credentialed and qualified for online teaching? What different business models are being used by institutions like Tuvalu to conduct these MOOC courses? What evaluation strategies and experimental teaching practices are optimal? How can teachers handle problems like poor motivation and high attrition?

As electronic educational technology becomes more widespread there is a increasing demand to perceive how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Trainers and lots of other stakeholders desire to gain a better understanding of the outcomes of these new open education ventures. Instructors want to gain more knowledge about how MOOC courses can be made better. To satisfy this crescive demand for knowledge MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these MOOC classes and other open educational resource issues. This authoritative new book also considers the most important controversies associated with these massive open online courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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