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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which analyzes topics having to do with open education resources and massively open online courses (MOOC). New improvements in technology-enhanced learning enable humans all around the world to take part in online classes. These MOOC classes are typically free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are several subjects that online learning organizations are struggling with today because learning technology is developing so fast. How can we ensure that the quality of teaching provided by these MOOC classes is tolerable? This open education book offers guidelines for others hoping to create a highly engaging MOOC-based learning experience. How can students certify that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach MOOCs? What different business models are being used by institutions like Micronesia to conduct these MOOCs? What teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can participants get a handle on inadequate student motivation and high student attrition?

As learning technology becomes more commonplace there is a desire to gain a better understanding of how MOOC courses are being conducted. Public servants and many other participants would like to gain more knowledge about the outcomes of these important new open education initiatives. Everybody wants to better understand how massively open online courses can be improved. To meet this developing desire for information the sensational new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of massive open online courses and other open education resource issues. This authoritative new book also talks about the major controversies associated with these massive open courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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