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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which examines subjects having to do with open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses. Recent gains in electronic educational technology are making it possible for humans in every nation on earth to take classes via the Internet. These massive online courses are usually free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are many subjects that distance learning institutions are considering now that technology-enhanced learning is advancing so quickly. How can participants certify that the quality of these MOOC classes is tolerable? This open education book offers guidelines for others hoping to create a highly engaging MOOC-based learning experience. How can learners guarantee that teachers are properly credentialed to teach classes online? What different business strategies are being used by institutions like Saint Barthelemy to conduct these massive open online courses? What experimental teaching practices and evaluation strategies are in use today? How can organizations handle problems like poor student motivation and high attrition?

As digital education technology becomes more prolific there is a developing demand to better understand how these massive open online courses are being conducted. Instructors and lots of other participants want to better comprehend the outcomes of these open education undertakings. Everyone wants to gain an understanding of how MOOC courses can be made better. To satisfy this growing desire for information the new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these MOOC courses and other open educational topics. This intriguing new book also talks about the major controversies associated with these MOOC courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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