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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which articulates subjects relevant to open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOC). Recent developments in elearning are providing the means for humans all over the world to take online classes. MOOC classes are typically free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few topics that technology-enhanced learning organizations are dealing with today because e-learning technology is advancing so swiftly. How can participants guarantee that the quality of training provided by these massively open online courses is satisfactory? This open education book offers guidelines for others hoping to create a highly engaging MOOC-based learning experience. How can students guarantee that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online classes? What business models are being used by organizations like Martinique to conduct these massive open online courses? What experimental evaluation strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can participants manage issues like poor learner motivation and high attrition?

As online learning becomes more prolific there is a developing necessity to gain more knowledge about how massive open online courses are being conducted. Public servants and lots of other stakeholders would like to better perceive the outcomes of these exciting new open educational initiatives. Lecturers want to better understand how these MOOCs can be improved. To handle this increasing demand for information the amazing new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open educational resource topics. This exciting new book also considers the major controversies associated with these MOOC classes and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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