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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which discusses topics relating to open educational resources and massive open online courses (MOOC). Modern changes in learning technology have provided the means for learners all over the world to take classes online. Massive open online courses are almost always free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few subjects that e-learning technology institutions are having to attend to now that online education technology is improving so quickly. This scholarly volume offer guidelines for educators hoping to create a highly engaging MOOC-based learning environment. How can we certify that the training provided by these MOOC classes is acceptable? How can stakeholders make sure that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOC classes? What business strategies are being used by organizations like Haiti to conduct these massive open online courses? What experimental assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can institutions manage inadequate learner motivation and high learner attrition?

As technology-enhanced learning becomes more prolific there is a desideratum to understand how massive open online courses are being conducted. Instructors and many other stakeholders desire to be more aware of these interesting new open education initiatives. Corporations want to gain an understanding of how massive open online courses can be enhanced. In response to this developing demand for knowledge MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of massive open online courses and other open education issues. This definitive new book also considers the controversies associated with these massive open courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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