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MOOCs and Open Education is a book that examines subjects having to do with open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses. New advances in electronic educational technology enable humans all over the world to take part in online classes. MOOCs are open because they encourage open access via the Internet for all learners. Massively open online courses are mostly free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of issues that technology-enhanced learning institutions are having to struggle with more than ever because elearning technology is developing so swiftly. How can educators certify that the education 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 institutions guarantee that educators are properly credentialed to teach MOOCs? What different business models are being used by organizations like Sudan to conduct these MOOCs? What original teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can educators handle problems like inadequate motivation and high student dropout rates?

As digital learning becomes more available there is a growing desire to understand how massively open online courses are being conducted. Academics and many other stakeholders want to gain more knowledge about these intriguing new open education ventures. Educators want to grasp how MOOC classes can be enhanced. To satisfy this crescive desideratum for knowledge MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of MOOCs and other open education resource issues. This stimulating new book also discusses the most important controversies associated with these MOOCs and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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