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MOOCs and Open Education is a book that investigates issues relating to open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOC). New advancements in online education technology have enabled learners in all parts of the world to take classes via the Internet. These massively open online courses are generally free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous issues that online learning technology institutions have to consider more than ever because e-learning technology is improving so swiftly. How can teachers certify that the teaching provided by these massive open online courses is tolerable? This open education book offers guidelines for others hoping to create a highly engaging MOOC-based learning experience. How can institutions assure that teachers are properly credentialed to teach MOOCs? What different strategies are being used by organizations like Croatia to conduct these massively open online courses? What evaluation strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can educators manage issues like inadequate motivation and high attrition?

As digital education technology becomes more prolific there is a growing desideratum to understand how MOOC classes are being conducted. Scholars and many other participants would like to be more aware of the outcomes of these new open education undertakings. Researchers want to perceive how MOOCs can be improved. To handle this increasing desideratum for information the book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these massively open online courses and other open educational issues. This stimulating new book also examines the key controversies associated with these MOOCs and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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