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MOOCs and Open Education is a book that analyzes topics having to do with open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Brand new developments in electronic educational technology are providing the means for students all over the world to participate in courses via the Internet. Massive open online courses (MOOCs) and similar experiments with open education are allowing millions of self-directed online learners around the globe to learn from well-known professors. These massive online courses are customarily free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous subjects that elearning institutions have to deal with more than ever because technology-enhanced learning is advancing so quickly. How can stakeholders make sure that the quality of training provided by these massively open online courses is all right? This open education book offers guidelines for others hoping to create a highly engaging MOOC-based learning experience. How can stakeholders guarantee that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach online MOOC courses? What different business strategies are being used by organizations like Venezuela to conduct these MOOC classes? What original teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can we handle problems like poor motivation and high attrition?

As technology-enhanced learning becomes more available there is a desire to comprehend how these massive open online courses are being conducted. Instructors and lots of other stakeholders would like to better understand these significant new open educational endeavours. Trainers want to understand how these MOOC classes can be enhanced. To respond to this increasing need for details the authoritative new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these massively open online courses and other open educational resource issues. This authoritative new book also discusses the controversies associated with massively open online courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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