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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which discusses subjects relating to open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses. New developments in online learning technology make it possible for people in nations all around the world to take classes via the Internet. These massively open online courses are usually free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are many topics that online learning technology institutions have to struggle with today because elearning technology is developing so swiftly. How can teachers ensure that the instruction provided by these massively open online courses is all right? This open education book offers guidelines for others hoping to create a highly engaging MOOC-based learning experience. How can students certify that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online courses? What different business strategies are being used by organizations like Howland Island to conduct these MOOC courses? What experimental teaching practices and evaluation strategies are optimal? How can organizations deal with the problems of inadequate learner motivation and high attrition?

As technology-enhanced learning becomes more prolific there is a developing demand to gain a better understanding of how these massive open online courses are being conducted. Public servants and lots of other participants desire to better perceive the outcomes of these promising new open education initiatives. People want to know how these massively open online courses can be enhanced. In response to this developing need for knowledge the gripping new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these MOOC classes and other open education resource subjects. This dramatic new book also talks about the major controversies associated with MOOCs and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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