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MOOCs and Open Education is a book that discusses issues regarding open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses. The latest evolvements in technology-enhanced learning are providing the means for humans in all parts of the world to take part in classes online. MOOCs are free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of subjects that learning technology institutions are having to consider today because e-learning technology is developing so rapidly. This scholarly volume offer guidelines for educators hoping to create a highly engaging MOOC-based learning environment. How can teachers assure that the instruction provided by these massively open online courses is acceptable? How can organizations certify that educators are properly credentialed to teach online? What different business models are being used by institutions like The Bahamas to conduct these massively open online courses? What evaluation strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can educators manage poor student motivation and high learner attrition?

As distance learning technology becomes more abundant there is a developing need to grasp how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Academics and many other participants desire to better grasp the outcomes of these promising new open education endeavours. Teachers want to gain more knowledge about how MOOCs can be enhanced. To handle this expanding demand for facts MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these MOOC courses and other open educational resource topics. This interesting new book also considers the key controversies associated with massive open online courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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