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MOOCs and Open Education is a book that researches topics pertaining to open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOC). Modern gains in technology-enhanced learning are making it possible for learners all over the world to be participants in classes online. These massive online courses are typically free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous topics that technology-enhanced learning organizations are struggling with more than ever because elearning technology is developing so fast. How can participants certify that the schooling provided by these massively open online courses is respectable? This open education book offers guidelines for others hoping to create a highly engaging MOOC-based learning experience. How can students assure that instructors are properly credentialed to teach MOOCs? What different business models are being used by organizations like NovoEd to conduct these MOOCs? What teaching practices and experimental evaluation strategies are in use today? How can we manage issues like inadequate motivation and high attrition?

As blended learning technology becomes more available there is a expanding desideratum to better understand how MOOCs are being conducted. Trainers and many other stakeholders would like to better perceive these open education ventures. Corporations want to gain an understanding of how massively open online courses can be made better. To handle this expanding desideratum for facts 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 describes the key controversies associated with these online MOOC courses and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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