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MOOCs and Open Education is a book that examines issues regarding open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Recent changes in electronic education technology make it possible for learners in every nation on earth to take classes online. Massively open online courses are customarily free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. A MOOC is an online course which uses the Internet to provide open access and unlimited student participation. There are several topics that technology-enhanced learning institutions have to struggle with now that e-learning technology is improving so quickly. How can we be assured that the schooling provided by these massively open online courses is all right? This open education book offers guidelines for others hoping to create a highly engaging MOOC-based learning experience. How can participants ensure that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online MOOC classes? What business models are being used by organizations like Saint Vincent and the Grenadines to conduct these massively open online courses? What innovative assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can teachers handle issues like low learner motivation and high student dropout rates?

As e-learning becomes more widespread there is a growing need to gain a better understanding of how MOOC courses are being conducted. Public servants and many other stakeholders want to understand the outcomes of these promising new open educational initiatives. Scientists want to understand how massively open online courses can be improved. To respond to this desire for details the scholarly new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open education resource issues. This thrilling new book also describes the major controversies associated with MOOCs and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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