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MOOCs and Open Education is a book that discusses issues related to open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). The latest evolvements in distance learning technology are empowering students all around the world to participate in classes via the Internet. These MOOCs are customarily free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous topics that e-learning institutions are having to attend to now that online learning technology is improving so quickly. How can we be assured that the teaching provided by these massively open online courses is respectable? This open education book offers guidelines for others hoping to create a highly engaging MOOC-based learning experience. How can we be assured that educators are properly credentialed to teach online classes? What different business models are being used by institutions like Austria to conduct these MOOC courses? What original teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can institutions deal with low learner motivation and high student attrition?

As digital learning becomes more available there is a growing necessity to gain more knowledge about how MOOC courses are being conducted. Universities and many other stakeholders would like to better comprehend these exciting new open education ventures. Educators want to perceive how MOOC classes can be enhanced. To satisfy this expanding demand for facts the new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open education resource topics. This interesting new book also examines the most important controversies associated with massively open online courses and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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