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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which talks about topics having to do with open educational resources and massive open online courses (MOOC). Modern gains in online education have made it possible for students in nations all around the world to be participants in classes online. These online MOOCs are typically free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few topics that e-learning technology institutions are dealing with more than ever because online learning technology is developing so swiftly. This scholarly volume offer guidelines for educators hoping to create a highly engaging MOOC-based learning environment. How can participants certify that the quality of training provided by these massively open online courses is adequate? How can institutions certify that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach online courses? What different business models are being used by organizations like Coursera to conduct these MOOCs? What teaching practices and experimental evaluation strategies are optimal? How can institutions manage issues like low motivation and high student dropout rates?

As digital education technology becomes more available there is a developing need to better understand how MOOC courses are being conducted. Professors and lots of other participants desire to gain more knowledge about these promising new open education experiments. Instructors want to grasp how massive open online courses can be enhanced. In response to this expanding demand for information the inspiring new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open education topics. This thrilling new book also investigates the most important controversies associated with massive open online courses and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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