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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which researches issues related to open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Modern improvements in online learning make it possible for learners all around the world to take part in courses via the Internet. These MOOCs are normally free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are several subjects that elearning institutions have to deal with more than ever because online education technology is improving so quickly. How can educators guarantee that the training provided by these MOOC courses is satisfactory? This book conveys life-changing stories that might inspire others to try experiencing MOOCs and open education. How can learners be assured that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online courses? What business models are being used by institutions like Palau to conduct these massively open online courses? What evaluation strategies and experimental teaching practices are optimal? How can participants handle problems like inadequate motivation and high attrition?

As technology-enhanced learning becomes more abundant there is a developing necessity to better understand how these massive open online courses are being conducted. Instructors and lots of other participants would like to better grasp the outcomes of these exciting new open educational experiments. Researchers want to gain more knowledge about how these massively open online courses can be enhanced. To handle this developing desire for knowledge the thrilling new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of MOOC courses and other open education issues. This gripping new book also studies the controversies associated with these massive open courses and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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