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MOOCs and Open Education is a book that talks about topics relevant to open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses. The latest changes in e-learning are making it possible for people in every nation on earth to be participants in classes online. Massively open online courses are almost always free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of topics that technology-enhanced learning institutions are having to struggle with in 2015 because online education technology is developing so rapidly. How can we certify that the instruction provided by these massive open online courses is adequate? This open education book offers guidelines for others hoping to create a highly engaging MOOC-based learning experience. How can we make sure that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOC classes? What business strategies are being used by organizations like Bolivia to conduct these MOOC classes? What evaluation strategies and experimental teaching practices are in use today? How can teachers deal with the problems of inadequate student motivation and high student attrition?

As digital e-learning technology becomes more widespread there is a developing need to grasp how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Trainers and many other participants desire to be more aware of the outcomes of these open education initiatives. Public servants want to understand how massively open online courses can be enhanced. To handle this developing desire for knowledge the scholarly new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these massive open online courses and other open educational resource topics. This definitive new book also considers the controversies associated with these online MOOCs and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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