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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which talks about issues regarding open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Recent developments in distance learning technology have empowered people all around the world to take part in online classes. These online MOOC courses are typically free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are several subjects that online learning institutions are struggling with now that e-learning technology is advancing so quickly. How can stakeholders certify that the quality of schooling provided by these MOOCs is good? This open education book offers guidelines for others hoping to create a highly engaging MOOC-based learning experience. How can we certify that instructors are properly credentialed to teach online MOOC classes? What different business strategies are being used by organizations like openHPI to conduct these MOOC classes? What innovative assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can stakeholders deal with the issues of low learner motivation and high student attrition?

As e-learning becomes more abundant there is a growing desire to be aware of how MOOC classes are being conducted. Scholars and numerous other stakeholders need to be more aware of these fascinating new open educational experiments. Scholars want to gain more knowledge about how these MOOC courses can be enhanced. To meet this developing need for facts the sensational new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of massive open online courses and other open educational resource issues. This inspiring new book also articulates the controversies associated with these massive open online courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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