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MOOCs and Open Education is a book that examines topics related to open education resources and massive open online courses (MOOCs). The latest improvements in learning technology have empowered people in every nation on earth to take online courses. MOOCs are usually free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of topics that online learning organizations are struggling with today because e-learning technology is developing so quickly. How can institutions assure that the quality of training provided by these MOOC courses is adequate? This open education book offers guidelines for others hoping to create a highly engaging MOOC-based learning experience. How can students guarantee that instructors are properly credentialed to teach massively open online courses? What business models are being used by organizations like Morocco to conduct these MOOC courses? What assessment strategies and innovative teaching practices are in use today? How can educators handle poor learner motivation and high attrition?

As technology-enhanced learning becomes more widespread there is a growing need to understand how massively open online courses are being conducted. Corporations and many other participants want to be more aware of these intriguing new open education undertakings. Instructors want to know how massively open online courses can be enhanced. To handle this growing demand for knowledge the stimulating new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these massively open online courses and other open educational issues. This dramatic new book also researches the controversies associated with massively open online courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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