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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which describes issues pertaining to open education resources and massive open online courses (MOOC). The latest advances in online learning have empowered humans in all parts of the world to take classes online. These online MOOC courses are usually free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are many subjects that technology-enhanced learning organizations are considering more than ever because online learning technology is advancing so fast. How can we ensure that the quality of training provided by these massive open online courses is all right? This open education book offers guidelines for others hoping to create a highly engaging MOOC-based learning experience. This book conveys life-changing stories that might inspire others to try experiencing MOOCs and open education. How can participants assure that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online? What different business strategies are being used by institutions like Coursera to conduct these MOOCs? What experimental teaching practices and evaluation strategies are in use today? How can educators deal with inadequate learner motivation and high attrition?

As electronic education technology becomes more prolific there is a developing desideratum to gain a better understanding of how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Teachers and numerous other participants would like to gain a better understanding of these new open education experiments. Lecturers want to better understand how these MOOCs can be made better. To meet this increasing demand for knowledge the gripping new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these MOOC classes and other open education issues. This authoritative new book also discusses the major controversies associated with massively open online courses and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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