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MOOCs and Open Education is a book that researches topics related to open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Brand new improvements in e-learning enable humans in nations all around the world to participate in online classes. MOOC courses are customarily free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are many subjects that technology-enhanced learning institutions are having to consider more than ever because learning technology is advancing so quickly. This scholarly volume offer guidelines for educators hoping to create a highly engaging MOOC-based learning environment. How can teachers be assured that the quality of teaching provided by these massive open online courses is decent? How can participants certify that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online courses? What business strategies are being used by institutions like University of Rochester to conduct these massively open online courses? What assessment strategies and experimental teaching practices are in use today? How can institutions manage problems like poor student motivation and high student attrition?

As distance learning technology becomes more available there is a developing desire to better understand how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Educators and many other stakeholders would like to better perceive the outcomes of these interesting new open educational initiatives. Researchers want to grasp how MOOC courses can be enhanced. In response to this expanding desire for information MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of MOOC classes and other open education topics. This gripping new book also considers the major controversies associated with these online MOOCs and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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