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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which talks about subjects pertaining to open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). The latest developments in online learning technology have enabled students in all parts of the world to be participants in online classes. These MOOCs are commonly free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of issues that online learning technology organizations have to consider now that e-learning technology is advancing so fast. How can educators certify that the quality of instruction provided by these massively open online courses is acceptable? This open education book offers guidelines for others hoping to create a highly engaging MOOC-based learning experience. How can institutions be assured that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach massively open online courses? What business models are being used by organizations like Austria to conduct these massive open online courses? What teaching practices and original assessment strategies are optimal? How can institutions handle problems like poor motivation and high learner attrition?

As online learning becomes more abundant there is a expanding desire to gain a better understanding of how massively open online courses are being conducted. Trainers and many other participants need to gain more knowledge about the outcomes of these exciting new open education ventures. Intellectuals want to gain an understanding of how MOOC classes can be enhanced. To meet this expanding desideratum for data the book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these MOOC classes and other open educational resource issues. This stimulating new book also studies the key controversies associated with these MOOCs and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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