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MOOCs and Open Education is a book that describes topics pertaining to open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses. Modern advancements in elearning technology have provided the means for learners in every nation on earth to participate in classes via the Internet. This MOOCs book conveys practical strategies which can be easily incorporated into face-to-face, blended, and online classes. These massive open online courses are mostly free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few subjects that technology-enhanced learning institutions are having to attend to now that e-learning technology is developing so fast. This scholarly volume offer guidelines for educators hoping to create a highly engaging MOOC-based learning environment. How can stakeholders guarantee that the training provided by these MOOCs is good? How can learners assure that educators are properly credentialed to teach online courses? What business strategies are being used by organizations like Khan Academy to conduct these massively open online courses? What experimental teaching practices and evaluation strategies are optimal? How can institutions manage poor student motivation and high learner attrition?

As digital education technology becomes more available there is a growing desire to comprehend how these MOOCs are being conducted. Lecturers and many other stakeholders want to better comprehend these new open educational initiatives. Educators want to comprehend how these massively open online courses can be made better. In response to this growing desideratum for information MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these MOOC courses and other open educational issues. This dramatic new book also explores the most important controversies associated with massive open online courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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