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MOOCs and Open Education is a book that addresses issues relevant to open educational resources and massively open online courses. Recent gains in technology-enhanced learning are making it possible for students all over the world to take online courses. These massive open courses are commonly free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are several topics that technology-enhanced learning institutions are struggling with today because e-learning technology is developing so fast. How can educators assure that the quality of training provided by these MOOCs is decent? This open education book offers guidelines for others hoping to create a highly engaging MOOC-based learning experience. How can organizations certify that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOCs? What different business strategies are being used by institutions like Elidaemy to conduct these MOOC courses? What assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can stakeholders manage poor student motivation and high dropout rates?

As technology-enhanced learning becomes more commonplace there is a need to better understand how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Academics and lots of other stakeholders want to better grasp the outcomes of these exciting new open educational initiatives. Everybody wants to know how MOOC classes can be enhanced. In response to this increasing desire for knowledge the intriguing new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of MOOC classes and other open education topics. This book also talks about the major controversies associated with massive open online courses and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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