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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which considers topics related to open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOC). Recent improvements in online education have empowered people all around the world to participate in courses online. These MOOCs are almost always free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of topics that elearning institutions are having to deal with today because e-learning technology is advancing so fast. How can stakeholders ensure that the teaching provided by these MOOC classes is good? This open education book offers guidelines for others hoping to create a highly engaging MOOC-based learning experience. How can stakeholders guarantee that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOCs? What business strategies are being used by institutions like Sweden to conduct these massive open online courses? What experimental teaching practices and evaluation strategies are in use today? How can teachers manage problems like poor learner motivation and high learner attrition?

As digital educational technology becomes more available there is a developing desire to be aware of how MOOC courses are being conducted. Teachers and many other participants need to be more aware of the outcomes of these interesting new open educational initiatives. Professors want to know how these massively open online courses can be enhanced. To meet this need for knowledge the inspiring new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of MOOC courses and other open education topics. This dramatic new book also analyzes the most important controversies associated with these massively open online courses and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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