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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which examines topics regarding open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses. Brand new advancements in technology-enhanced learning have enabled learners all around the world to be participants in classes online. These MOOCs are customarily free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of topics that e-learning technology institutions must deal with more than ever because technology-enhanced learning is developing so fast. This scholarly volume offer guidelines for educators hoping to create a highly engaging MOOC-based learning environment. How can educators be assured that the quality of instruction provided by these massively open online courses is decent? How can we ensure that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach online classes? What business models are being used by organizations like Georgetown University to conduct these massively open online courses? What innovative teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can teachers deal with the problems of low motivation and high learner attrition?

As online education technology becomes more abundant there is a increasing demand to better understand how massive open online courses are being conducted. Intellectuals and numerous other stakeholders would like to better grasp these promising new open educational initiatives. Students want to grasp how MOOCs can be made better. In response to this growing desideratum for information the exciting new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these MOOC courses and other open education resource subjects. This new book also discusses the key controversies associated with these massively open online courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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