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MOOCs and Open Education is a book that examines issues relevant to open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOC). Recent gains in online learning technology are enabling learners in nations all aver the world to be participants in classes online. MOOC classes are generally free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few subjects that distance learning organizations are having to consider today because elearning technology is developing so rapidly. How can teachers guarantee that the quality of these MOOCs 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 teachers are properly credentialed to teach massively open online courses? What different business strategies are being used by institutions like Haiti to conduct these MOOCs? What innovative assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can we handle problems like poor student motivation and high learner attrition?

As digital educational technology becomes more procurable there is a increasing desire to gain a better understanding of how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Teachers and numerous other stakeholders want to gain more knowledge about these fascinating new open education initiatives. Academics want to better understand how massively open online courses can be enhanced. To satisfy this expanding demand for details the authoritative new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of MOOC courses and other open educational topics. This exciting new book also studies the key controversies associated with these online MOOC courses and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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