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MOOCs and Open Education is a book that researches subjects having to do with open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses. The latest advances in elearning enable humans all around the world to take classes via the Internet. These online MOOCs are customarily free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of issues that online education institutions are having to deal with more than ever because technology-enhanced learning is advancing so fast. How can participants certify that the teaching provided by these MOOC classes is good? This open education book offers guidelines for others hoping to create a highly engaging MOOC-based learning experience. How can students ensure that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach courses online? What business strategies are being used by institutions like Kiribati to conduct these massive open online courses? What teaching practices and experimental assessment strategies are in use today? How can participants manage problems like low learner motivation and high student dropout rates?

As learning technology becomes more abundant there is a growing desideratum to gain a better understanding of how massively open online courses are being conducted. Trainers and many other stakeholders would like to gain more knowledge about these important new open educational initiatives. Universities want to comprehend how MOOC classes can be made better. In response to this expanding desideratum for information the interesting new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these massive open online courses and other open education topics. This scholarly new book also articulates the controversies associated with MOOC courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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