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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which examines subjects relating to open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOC). Modern gains in online education technology have made it possible for people in every nation on earth to take online courses. These massive open online courses are almost always free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are many topics that online learning technology institutions are having to deal with more than ever because technology-enhanced learning is developing so quickly. How can educators assure that the quality control for these massively open online courses is decent? 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 institutions certify that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online? What business models are being used by institutions like openHPI to conduct these massive open online courses? What assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can teachers manage problems like inadequate motivation and high attrition?

As elearning becomes more prolific there is a need to gain more knowledge about how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Scientists and lots of other participants need to better perceive the outcomes of these exciting new open education endeavours. Researchers want to gain an understanding of how these massively open online courses can be enhanced. In response to this developing desire for information the exciting new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open education resource subjects. This gripping new book also articulates the most important controversies associated with MOOCs and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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