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MOOCs and Open Education is a book that investigates subjects relevant to open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses. Brand new gains in learning technology make it possible for people in all parts of the world to take part in courses via the Internet. These MOOCs are mostly free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of issues that elearning technology institutions are struggling with today because technology-enhanced learning is improving so fast. How can institutions make sure that the quality control for these massively open online courses is acceptable? This open education book offers guidelines for others hoping to create a highly engaging MOOC-based learning experience. How can we assure that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online MOOC courses? What different business models are being used by institutions like Vanuatu to conduct these massive open online courses? What teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can organizations manage inadequate student motivation and high attrition?

As technology-enhanced learning becomes more commonplace there is a expanding need to perceive how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Educators and lots of other stakeholders need to better understand these important new open educational initiatives. Professors want to gain more knowledge about how these massively open online courses can be improved. In response to this growing desire for knowledge the dramatic new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these massive open online courses and other open educational resource topics. This book also addresses the major controversies associated with massively open online courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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