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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which articulates topics having to do with open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses. Modern evolvements in learning technology make it possible for students in nations all around the world to be participants in online courses. These online MOOC courses are free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous issues that online education institutions are having to deal with today because elearning technology is developing so fast. How can teachers certify that the teaching provided by these MOOCs is tolerable? This open education book offers guidelines for others hoping to create a highly engaging MOOC-based learning experience. How can students ensure that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach classes online? What different business models are being used by institutions like Academic Earth to conduct these massively open online courses? What teaching practices and original assessment strategies are in use today? How can organizations deal with the problems of low student motivation and high learner attrition?

As electronic education technology becomes more available there is a growing desideratum to gain more knowledge about how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Instructors and numerous other stakeholders would like to understand these important new open educational initiatives. Trainers want to grasp how these massively open online courses can be improved. To satisfy this developing demand for details the interesting new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these online MOOC courses and other open educational resource subjects. This new book also explores the major controversies associated with these MOOC classes and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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