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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which talks about subjects related to open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses. Recent evolvements in technology-enhanced learning have empowered students in every nation on earth to take classes online. Massive open online courses are almost always free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous issues that online learning technology organizations are having to attend to more than ever because online learning technology is improving so rapidly. This scholarly volume offer guidelines for educators hoping to create a highly engaging MOOC-based learning environment. How can we be assured that the schooling provided by these massively open online courses is tolerable? This book conveys life-changing stories that might inspire others to try experiencing MOOCs and open education. How can we make sure that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online? What different business models are being used by organizations like Sao Tome and Principe to conduct these massively open online courses? What assessment strategies and innovative teaching practices are in use today? How can educators get a handle on inadequate learner motivation and high attrition?

As electronic education technology becomes more prolific there is a developing desideratum to gain more knowledge about how MOOC classes are being conducted. Instructors and lots of other stakeholders desire to better grasp the outcomes of these open educational endeavours. Intellectuals want to better understand how massively open online courses can be improved. To respond to this expanding demand for details the gripping new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of massive open online courses and other open education resource subjects. This book also reviews the key controversies associated with massively open online courses and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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