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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which describes issues relevant to open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses. Recent improvements in electronic education technology are making it possible for learners all over the world to participate in courses via the Internet. These massively open online courses are typically free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. It is a challenge to motivate and engage students in online environments. There are numerous subjects that blended learning organizations must deal with now that e-learning technology is improving so quickly. How can stakeholders make sure that the quality of these massively open online courses is good? This open education book offers guidelines for others hoping to create a highly engaging MOOC-based learning experience. How can we certify that educators are properly credentialed to teach online MOOC classes? What different strategies are being used by institutions like Dominica to conduct these MOOCs? What teaching practices and evaluation strategies are optimal? How can we deal with inadequate student motivation and high attrition?

As online education technology becomes more available there is a increasing necessity to gain a better understanding of how MOOC courses are being conducted. Professors and numerous other stakeholders want to gain more knowledge about these intriguing new open education undertakings. Intellectuals want to gain more knowledge about how these MOOC courses can be enhanced. In response to this increasing desire for details MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these massively open online courses and other open educational resource topics. This interesting new book also examines the major controversies associated with these online MOOCs and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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