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MOOCs and Open Education is a book that describes issues relating to open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOC). Brand new advancements in technology-enhanced learning have empowered humans in nations all aver the world to participate in classes via the Internet. These massive open courses are usually free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are several issues that elearning institutions are struggling with more than ever because e-learning technology is advancing so quickly. How can participants make sure that the quality of schooling provided by these massively open online courses is satisfactory? This open education book offers guidelines for others hoping to create a highly engaging MOOC-based learning experience. How can organizations make sure that instructors are properly credentialed to teach online classes? What strategies are being used by institutions like Harvard University to conduct these massively open online courses? What evaluation strategies and experimental teaching practices are optimal? How can institutions manage problems like inadequate motivation and high student dropout rates?

As distance learning becomes more available there is a developing necessity to gain more knowledge about how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Teachers and many other stakeholders desire to understand these new open educational ventures. Academics want to gain an understanding of how MOOCs can be made better. To handle this expanding demand for details the new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these massive online courses and other open educational resource issues. This new book also explores the controversies associated with massively open online courses and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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