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MOOCs and Open Education is a book that examines topics having to do with open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). The latest improvements in technology-enhanced learning make it possible for people all over the world to participate in online courses. These MOOCs are free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few subjects that online learning technology organizations have to struggle with more than ever because learning technology is improving so quickly. This scholarly volume offer guidelines for educators hoping to create a highly engaging MOOC-based learning environment. How can stakeholders make sure that the instruction provided by these MOOC courses is tolerable? How can participants assure that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online MOOC classes? What business models are being used by organizations like Falkland Islands (Islas Malvinas) to conduct these MOOC classes? What assessment strategies and innovative teaching practices are in use today? How can educators deal with inadequate student motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As elearning technology becomes more available there is a increasing desire to comprehend how MOOC classes are being conducted. Researchers and many other participants want to gain more knowledge about these interesting new open education experiments. Students want to gain an understanding of how these massively open online courses can be made better. To meet this developing desire for data the gripping new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these massive open courses and other open educational resource issues. This dramatic new book also explores 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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