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MOOCs and Open Education is a book that researches topics relevant to open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOC). New evolvements in elearning are providing the means for people in every nation on earth to take classes online. These MOOCs are mostly free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are several topics that elearning technology institutions are considering today because elearning technology is improving so fast. This collected edition describes many different types of MOOC options and the full range of business plans related to MOOCs. This book answers many questions about MOOCs and other forms of open education. This scholarly volume offer guidelines for educators hoping to create a highly engaging MOOC-based learning environment. How can participants assure that the quality of education provided by these massively open online courses is all right? How can learners make sure that educators are properly credentialed to teach online classes? What different business models are being used by organizations like Jordan to conduct these massive open online courses? What experimental teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can teachers handle problems like low learner motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As electronic education technology becomes more widespread there is a demand to comprehend how MOOC classes are being conducted. Instructors and many other stakeholders would like to gain a better understanding of the outcomes of these important new open education initiatives. Teachers want to understand how massive open online courses can be improved. To meet this growing desire for details the scholarly new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of MOOC courses and other open education issues. This new book also considers the controversies associated with these massive open online courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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