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MOOCs and Open Education is a book that considers topics related to open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Recent developments in online learning technology make it possible for students in every nation on earth to participate in courses online. These MOOC classes are typically free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are many topics that e-learning technology organizations are having to attend to now that technology-enhanced learning is advancing so quickly. How can organizations make sure that the instruction provided by these massive open online courses is adequate? This open education book offers guidelines for others hoping to create a highly engaging MOOC-based learning experience. How can organizations guarantee that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified for online teaching? What business strategies are being used by organizations like NovoEd to conduct these massive open online courses? What evaluation strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can educators deal with the problems of low student motivation and high student attrition?

As e-learning becomes more widespread there is a increasing need to better understand how these MOOCs are being conducted. Trainers and lots of other stakeholders want to better grasp the outcomes of these promising new open educational initiatives. Instructors want to know how these massively open online courses can be made better. To meet this increasing desire for data the dramatic new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these online MOOC courses and other open education resource subjects. This definitive new book also considers the key controversies associated with these online MOOCs and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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