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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which considers issues relating to open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). The latest advances in electronic educational technology are empowering learners all over the world to take online courses. These MOOC classes are customarily free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are many issues that e-learning organizations have to deal with more than ever because learning technology is improving so fast. 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 these MOOC classes is good? How can stakeholders guarantee that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach online? What business models are being used by organizations like edX to conduct these massively open online courses? What teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can stakeholders deal with low student motivation and high learner attrition?

As digital educational technology becomes more widespread there is a growing desideratum to gain more knowledge about how MOOC classes are being conducted. Professors and many other participants need to understand these open education ventures. Educators want to gain more knowledge about how MOOC classes can be made better. In response to this growing desire for information the new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these online MOOC courses and other open educational subjects. This gripping new book also considers the major controversies associated with MOOC classes and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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