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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which considers subjects regarding open educational resources and massive open online courses (MOOC). Modern evolvements in electronic educational technology are providing the means for students in all parts of the world to participate in courses via the Internet. Massively open online courses are normally free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. A MOOC is an online course which uses the Internet to provide open access and unlimited student participation. There are quite a few subjects that learning technology organizations must deal with in 2015 because technology-enhanced learning is developing so swiftly. How can participants ensure that the quality of instruction 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 we ensure that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach courses online? What different business models are being used by institutions like Andorra to conduct these MOOC classes? What original teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can organizations manage low learner motivation and high attrition?

As online learning becomes more widespread there is a increasing desideratum to grasp how MOOC courses are being conducted. Professors and numerous other stakeholders would like to better grasp the outcomes of these important new open educational endeavours. Public servants want to gain an understanding of how these massively open online courses can be made better. To satisfy this expanding desire for data the inspiring new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open educational resource topics. This definitive new book also addresses the controversies associated with these massive open courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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