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MOOCs and Open Education is a book that considers topics related to open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Modern developments in elearning are making it possible for people all over the world to participate in classes online. These massive open courses are free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. Keeping thousands of students motivated and involved in a course is difficult for an instructor. There are numerous topics that technology-enhanced learning organizations are dealing with now that online learning technology is improving so rapidly. How can we assure that the education provided by these massive open online courses is decent? This open education book offers guidelines for others hoping to create a highly engaging MOOC-based learning experience. How can we assure that instructors are properly credentialed to teach courses online? What strategies are being used by organizations like Norfolk Island to conduct these massively open online courses? What teaching practices and innovative assessment strategies are in use today? How can organizations deal with the problems of inadequate student motivation and high learner attrition?

As digital e-learning technology becomes more prolific there is a expanding desire to perceive how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Academics and lots of other participants desire to better understand the outcomes of these fascinating new open educational ventures. Intellectuals want to understand how massive open online courses can be improved. To meet this increasing need for facts MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these MOOC classes and other open educational resource topics. This definitive new book also discusses the key controversies associated with these massive open online courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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