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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which examines issues having to do with open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOC). Modern improvements in e-learning have enabled people in nations all around the world to take online courses. These online MOOCs are almost always free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous topics that elearning institutions have to deal with more than ever because elearning technology is advancing so swiftly. How can teachers ensure that the quality of training provided by these MOOC classes is acceptable? This open education book offers guidelines for others hoping to create a highly engaging MOOC-based learning experience. How can we make sure that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach massively open online courses? What different business models are being used by institutions like MenaVersity to conduct these MOOC courses? What teaching practices and evaluation strategies are in use today? How can organizations manage low student motivation and high attrition?

As electronic educational technology becomes more abundant there is a necessity to gain a better understanding of how these massive open online courses are being conducted. Scientists and many other stakeholders would like to understand these important new open education ventures. Professors want to gain an understanding of how MOOCs can be improved. To meet this increasing demand for details the new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open education subjects. This new book also considers the major controversies associated with these MOOC courses and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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