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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which examines subjects related to open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). New evolvements in distance learning technology enable learners all around the world to be participants in classes via the Internet. MOOC classes are customarily free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few issues that online learning institutions are having to struggle with now that elearning technology is developing so fast. This scholarly volume offer guidelines for educators hoping to create a highly engaging MOOC-based learning environment. How can institutions make sure that the education provided by these massively open online courses is all right? How can participants make sure that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach classes online? What different business models are being used by organizations like Serbia to conduct these MOOC classes? What original teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can we manage problems like inadequate learner motivation and high student attrition?

As digital elearning technology becomes more widespread there is a desire to perceive how these massive open online courses are being conducted. Students and numerous other participants would like to understand these significant new open education initiatives. Instructors want to gain an understanding of how these MOOC courses can be made better. To meet this crescive need for knowledge the intriguing new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of MOOC courses and other open education resource issues. This authoritative new book also analyzes the key controversies associated with these online MOOCs and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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