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MOOCs and Open Education is a book that explores issues having to do with open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Recent gains in online education technology are empowering students in nations all around the world to take part in courses online. MOOCs are normally free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. Infrastructure, marketing, pedagogy, and assessment are some of the areas where questions about MOOCs and other forms of open education persist. There are a variety of subjects that elearning technology organizations are having to struggle with more than ever because elearning technology is advancing so swiftly. This scholarly volume offer guidelines for educators hoping to create a highly engaging MOOC-based learning environment. How can institutions guarantee that the quality of teaching provided by these MOOCs is respectable? How can participants be assured that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online MOOC courses? What business models are being used by institutions like Kauffman Fellows Academy to conduct these MOOCs? What teaching practices and evaluation strategies are optimal? How can institutions handle problems like low learner motivation and high student attrition?

As electronic education technology becomes more commonplace there is a need to better understand how MOOC classes are being conducted. Researchers and many other participants desire to better comprehend these important new open education initiatives. Researchers want to gain an understanding of how these MOOCs can be enhanced. To respond to this crescive need for knowledge MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of MOOC classes and other open education resource subjects. This thrilling new book also examines the controversies associated with these massively open online courses and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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