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MOOCs and Open Education is a book that reviews topics pertaining to open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Brand new evolvements in technology-enhanced learning enable learners in nations all around the world to take part in online classes. These massively open online courses are mostly free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. A MOOC is an online course which uses the Internet to provide open access and unlimited student participation. There are a lot of issues that distance learning institutions are struggling with more than ever because online learning technology is developing so fast. This scholarly volume offer guidelines for educators hoping to create a highly engaging MOOC-based learning environment. How can educators certify that the schooling provided by these massive open online courses is good? How can students assure that educators are properly credentialed to teach online classes? What business models are being used by organizations like Benin to conduct these MOOC courses? What teaching practices and experimental evaluation strategies are optimal? How can teachers get a handle on inadequate motivation and high student attrition?

As digital e-learning technology becomes more procurable there is a expanding necessity to comprehend how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Academics and many other participants desire to gain a better understanding of these intriguing new open educational initiatives. Public servants want to know how massively open online courses can be improved. To meet this developing demand for information MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these MOOC classes and other open educational resource issues. This definitive new book also considers the major controversies associated with these MOOCs and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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