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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which examines subjects having to do with open educational resources and massive open online courses (MOOC). Modern evolvements in technology-enhanced learning have enabled people all around the world to be participants in courses via the Internet. These massive open courses are customarily free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous topics that learning technology institutions are considering today because online learning technology is developing so quickly. How can teachers guarantee that the quality of these MOOC courses is acceptable? 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 for teaching online? What business models are being used by organizations like Duke University to conduct these MOOCs? What teaching practices and evaluation strategies are in use today? How can participants manage issues like inadequate student motivation and high attrition?

As digital education technology becomes more prolific there is a growing necessity to better understand how MOOC courses are being conducted. Trainers and many other stakeholders would like to better comprehend the outcomes of these new open education endeavours. Teachers want to comprehend how these massively open online courses can be made better. To meet this developing need for data the definitive new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these online MOOCs and other open education resource topics. This sensational new book also investigates the major controversies associated with these MOOC classes and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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