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MOOCs and Open Education is a book that examines topics relevant to open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses. Modern advancements in elearning technology are enabling students all around the world to take part in classes online. These online MOOC courses are typically free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few topics that distance learning institutions are having to consider now that elearning technology is improving so rapidly. This scholarly volume offer guidelines for educators hoping to create a highly engaging MOOC-based learning environment. How can educators be assured that the schooling provided by these MOOCs is decent? How can participants ensure that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online MOOC courses? What different business models are being used by institutions like edX to conduct these massively open online courses? What evaluation strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can stakeholders handle problems like poor learner motivation and high dropout rates?

As digital e-learning technology becomes more available there is a expanding need to grasp how MOOCs are being conducted. Professors and numerous other participants need to understand these fascinating new open education initiatives. Lecturers want to better understand how these MOOC courses can be improved. To satisfy this developing demand for knowledge the book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of MOOC classes and other open education issues. This book also analyzes the controversies associated with massive open online courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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