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MOOCs and Open Education is a book that talks about issues having to do with open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses. The latest advances in technology-enhanced learning are making it possible for people in every nation on earth to take courses via the Internet. These massive open online courses are generally free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of topics that elearning organizations are struggling with more than ever because learning technology is developing so swiftly. This scholarly volume offer guidelines for educators hoping to create a highly engaging MOOC-based learning environment. How can educators assure that the teaching provided by these massively open online courses is respectable? How can students assure that instructors are properly credentialed for teaching online? What business models are being used by organizations like Saint Lucia to conduct these massively open online courses? What experimental evaluation strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can teachers manage problems like inadequate student motivation and high student attrition?

The ultimate purpose of massive open online courses is to provide education to more people all around the world. As digital educational technology becomes more procurable there is a increasing desire to understand how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Teachers and many other participants want to better comprehend these new open education endeavours. Lecturers want to comprehend how these MOOCs can be made better. To respond to this developing need for information MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these massive open courses and other open education issues. This gripping new book also deals with the major controversies associated with MOOCs and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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