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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which considers issues having to do with open education resources and massive open online courses (MOOC). Modern changes in electronic education technology are empowering people all over the world to take part in online courses. These MOOCs are normally free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of subjects that elearning technology institutions are having to struggle with in 2015 because distance learning technology is improving so swiftly. How can we certify that the teaching provided by these massively open online courses is satisfactory? This open education book offers guidelines for others hoping to create a highly engaging MOOC-based learning experience. How can institutions be assured that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online courses? What different business models are being used by organizations like Belgium to conduct these MOOC classes? What experimental teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can teachers manage poor motivation and high attrition?

As learning technology becomes more widespread there is a increasing need to be aware of how massive open online courses are being conducted. Professors and many other participants need to better understand these promising new open education ventures. People want to grasp how MOOC courses can be enhanced. To meet this developing need for data the gripping new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these online MOOCs and other open education issues. This definitive new book also describes the key controversies associated with MOOCs and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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