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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which analyzes subjects regarding open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOC). Recent gains in e-learning technology have empowered people in all parts of the world to participate in courses online. These online MOOC courses are commonly free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of subjects that online education institutions have to consider now that e-learning technology is developing so fast. How can organizations ensure that the quality of teaching provided by these massive open online courses is adequate? This open education book offers guidelines for others hoping to create a highly engaging MOOC-based learning experience. How can institutions be assured that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online courses? What business models are being used by institutions like edX to conduct these MOOC courses? What experimental teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can educators deal with poor motivation and high attrition?

As digital learning becomes more commonplace there is a increasing desideratum to better understand how massively open online courses are being conducted. The open educational resources movement was the inspiration for the first MOOCs. Intellectuals and many other stakeholders want to be more aware of the outcomes of these fascinating new open education endeavours. Professors want to understand how these MOOC courses can be enhanced. To handle this developing desideratum for data MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these online MOOC courses and other open education resource issues. This interesting new book also reviews the most important controversies associated with these MOOC courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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