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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which researches subjects relevant to open educational resources and massive open online courses (MOOC). Brand new developments in elearning have provided the means for learners in nations all around the world to be participants in classes via the Internet. These MOOC courses are normally free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are many topics that learning technology organizations are having to struggle with more than ever because technology-enhanced learning is improving so fast. MOOCs support interactions between students and professors with user forums and other forms of online communities. How can teachers certify that the schooling provided by these massively open online courses is good? This open education book offers guidelines for others hoping to create a highly engaging MOOC-based learning experience. How can participants make sure that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online MOOC courses? What different business models are being used by organizations like Uganda to conduct these MOOC classes? What assessment strategies and experimental teaching practices are in use today? How can participants handle low motivation and high learner attrition?

As elearning technology becomes more abundant there is a developing demand to comprehend how MOOCs are being conducted. Public servants and many other participants desire to gain a better understanding of these significant new open education endeavours. Scientists want to comprehend how MOOC classes can be improved. To handle this expanding desire for data the sensational new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these massive online courses and other open educational resource topics. This book also examines the controversies associated with massively open online courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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