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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which considers topics regarding open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOC). The latest advances in distance learning have empowered people in all parts of the world to take part in online courses. These MOOC classes are usually free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of subjects that elearning technology organizations are having to consider today because technology-enhanced learning is improving so quickly. How can participants certify that the training provided by these MOOC classes is passable? How can institutions make sure that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online MOOC courses? What different business strategies are being used by institutions like MenaVersity to conduct these MOOCs? What original assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can organizations manage problems like inadequate learner motivation and high student dropout rates?

As electronic educational technology becomes more available there is a growing need to grasp how these MOOCs are being conducted. Trainers and numerous other participants desire to gain more knowledge about the outcomes of these exciting new open education initiatives. Researchers want to better understand how these massively open online courses can be made better. To satisfy this crescive demand for information MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of MOOC classes and other open education resource topics. This new book also investigates the key controversies associated with these massive online courses and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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