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MOOCs and Open Education is a book that addresses issues relating to open education resources and massively open online courses. The latest evolvements in technology-enhanced learning are making it possible for students in nations all aver the world to participate in online classes. These MOOC courses are usually free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few issues that technology-enhanced learning organizations have to consider in 2015 because distance learning technology is improving so quickly. This scholarly volume offer guidelines for educators hoping to create a highly engaging MOOC-based learning environment. How can organizations guarantee that the training provided by these MOOC classes is decent? How can we guarantee that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOC classes? What different business strategies are being used by institutions like Slovenia to conduct these massively open online courses? What experimental teaching practices and evaluation strategies are optimal? How can educators handle issues like inadequate student motivation and high student dropout rates?

As elearning technology becomes more widespread there is a demand to understand how these MOOCs are being conducted. Students and numerous other stakeholders want to better grasp these significant new open education experiments. Universities want to better understand how these MOOC courses can be improved. In response to this increasing need for data MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of MOOC courses and other open education issues. This scholarly new book also explores the most important controversies associated with these online MOOC courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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