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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which discusses topics regarding open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). The latest advances in technology-enhanced learning have empowered people all around the world to take part in classes online. These massively open online courses are almost always free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are many subjects that elearning organizations are having to consider now that e-learning technology is improving so fast. MOOCs support interactions between students and professors with user forums and other forms of online communities. How can teachers be assured that the quality of training 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 participants assure that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach classes online? What business strategies are being used by organizations like University of Virginia to conduct these MOOC courses? What original teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can institutions handle problems like low learner motivation and high student dropout rates?

As elearning technology becomes more abundant there is a increasing demand to gain a better understanding of how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Teachers and numerous other participants desire to better comprehend these significant new open educational initiatives. Professors want to know how these massively open online courses can be made better. In response to this demand for data the inspiring new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of MOOC courses and other open education resource topics. This authoritative new book also deals with the major controversies associated with these massive online courses and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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