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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which examines subjects pertaining to open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). The latest improvements in e-learning enable people in nations all around the world to take part in online courses. MOOC classes are typically free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are many issues that elearning institutions are considering more than ever because elearning technology is developing so rapidly. How can institutions be assured that the quality of schooling provided by these MOOCs is satisfactory? This open education book offers guidelines for others hoping to create a highly engaging MOOC-based learning experience. How can organizations certify that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online MOOC classes? What different business models are being used by organizations like Madagascar to conduct these massively open online courses? What teaching practices and experimental evaluation strategies are optimal? How can we manage inadequate motivation and high dropout rates?

As online learning technology becomes more available there is a increasing desideratum to gain more knowledge about how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Students and many other participants desire to be more aware of these open educational initiatives. Researchers want to grasp how these MOOCs can be made better. To respond to this crescive desideratum for information the intriguing new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of MOOC courses and other open education resource issues. This definitive new book also discusses the major controversies associated with these massive open online courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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