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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which articulates subjects relevant to open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOC). Modern developments in online learning have provided the means for people in nations all around the world to be participants in courses online. MOOCs are almost always free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few topics that elearning institutions have to deal with now that e-learning technology is improving so quickly. How can participants ensure that the instruction provided by these MOOC courses is respectable? This open education book offers guidelines for others hoping to create a highly engaging MOOC-based learning experience. How can we ensure that educators are properly credentialed to teach online courses? What business models are being used by organizations like Kiribati to conduct these massively open online courses? What experimental evaluation strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can institutions deal with inadequate learner motivation and high student attrition?

As digital e-learning technology becomes more abundant there is a developing necessity to gain more knowledge about how these MOOCs are being conducted. Scholars and lots of other participants want to better perceive these promising new open education undertakings. Intellectuals want to comprehend how these massively open online courses can be made better. Online assessments for MOOCs can be difficult to conduct effectively and reliably. To satisfy this developing demand for knowledge the thrilling new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of MOOCs and other open education topics. This intriguing new book also describes the controversies associated with these MOOC courses and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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