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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that studies issues having to do with open education resources and massive open online courses. Modern improvements in technology-enhanced learning are empowering students in nations all aver the world to take courses online. These MOOCs are customarily free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous subjects that elearning technology institutions are struggling with today because elearning technology is developing so rapidly. This scholarly volume offer guidelines for educators hoping to create a highly engaging MOOC-based learning environment. How can we guarantee that the quality of training provided by these MOOCs is good? How can institutions be assured that instructors are properly credentialed to teach MOOCs? What business models are being used by institutions like Northwestern University to conduct these massively open online courses? What teaching practices and experimental assessment strategies are in use today? How can educators manage poor student motivation and high attrition?

As digital education technology becomes more available there is a necessity to gain more knowledge about how massive open online courses are being conducted. Scholars and many other stakeholders want to gain a better understanding of the outcomes of these new open education undertakings. Universities want to perceive how these massive open online courses can be improved. To respond to this increasing need for data the definitive new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open educational resource subjects. This definitive new book also analyzes the key controversies associated with these MOOC courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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