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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that considers topics pertaining to open educational resources and massively open online courses (MOOC). Modern improvements in elearning make it possible for students in nations all aver the world to take part in online classes. These online MOOC courses are customarily free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few topics that learning technology institutions are considering now that elearning technology is improving so rapidly. How can organizations assure that the instruction provided by these massive open online courses is acceptable? This open education book offers guidelines for others hoping to create a highly engaging MOOC-based learning experience. How can institutions certify that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach massively open online courses? What different business strategies are being used by institutions like MenaVersity to conduct these MOOC classes? What innovative assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can educators deal with the issues of inadequate student motivation and high learner attrition?

As distance learning technology becomes more commonplace there is a growing need to grasp how massively open online courses are being conducted. Instructors and many other stakeholders need to understand the outcomes of these intriguing new open education initiatives. Everybody wants to know how MOOC classes can be enhanced. To handle this demand for details MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of MOOCs and other open educational issues. This book also reviews the controversies associated with MOOC courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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