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MOOCs and Open Education is a book that describes issues regarding open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOC). Recent gains in learning technology have provided the means for students in all parts of the world to take classes online. Massive open online courses are generally free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. Keeping thousands of students motivated and involved in a course is difficult for an instructor. There are numerous subjects that elearning technology organizations are having to consider more than ever because distance learning technology is advancing so swiftly. This scholarly volume offer guidelines for educators hoping to create a highly engaging MOOC-based learning environment. How can participants ensure that the quality of schooling provided by these massively open online courses is acceptable? How can students assure that instructors are properly credentialed to teach online MOOC classes? What different business models are being used by institutions like Vietnam to conduct these massive open online courses? What experimental teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can participants deal with poor student motivation and high dropout rates?

As digital learning becomes more widespread there is a necessity to perceive how MOOCs are being conducted. Lecturers and many other participants would like to better comprehend the outcomes of these exciting new open educational initiatives. Teachers want to know how these massively open online courses can be improved. In response to this desire for data the amazing new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these MOOC courses and other open educational resource issues. This amazing new book also analyzes the key controversies associated with massively open online courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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