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MOOCs and Open Education is a book that deals with topics regarding open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOC). The latest improvements in distance learning technology are providing the means for learners in all parts of the world to participate in classes online. These MOOC courses are mostly free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of subjects that learning technology institutions have to deal with in 2015 because technology-enhanced learning is advancing so quickly. How can institutions make sure that the quality of education provided by these MOOC courses is good? This open education book offers guidelines for others hoping to create a highly engaging MOOC-based learning experience. How can institutions make sure that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach MOOCs? What business models are being used by institutions like Gabon to conduct these massively open online courses? What original assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can teachers handle problems like low motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As digital education technology becomes more abundant there is a expanding desire to grasp how MOOC courses are being conducted. Researchers and numerous other stakeholders desire to understand the outcomes of these intriguing new open education ventures. Professors want to know how these massive open online courses can be improved. To satisfy this growing demand for details the dramatic new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these online MOOCs and other open education issues. This inspiring new book also examines the key controversies associated with these massive online courses and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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