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MOOCs and Open Education is a book that researches issues having to do with open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOC). The latest advancements in online learning technology make it possible for people in nations all around the world to participate in classes via the Internet. These MOOCs are commonly free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of issues that technology-enhanced learning institutions are having to struggle with in 2015 because elearning technology is improving so fast. How can we certify that the instruction provided by these massively open online courses is passable? This open education book offers guidelines for others hoping to create a highly engaging MOOC-based learning experience. How can institutions guarantee that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online courses? What business strategies are being used by institutions like University of South Florida to conduct these massively open online courses? What experimental teaching practices and evaluation strategies are optimal? How can teachers deal with poor learner motivation and high attrition?

As digital e-learning technology becomes more available there is a developing need to be aware of how MOOC courses are being conducted. Scholars and many other participants need to better comprehend the outcomes of these interesting new open education undertakings. Teachers want to perceive how these MOOC classes can be made better. In response to this growing demand for details the interesting 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 scholarly new book also examines the controversies associated with these online MOOC courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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