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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which discusses topics related to open educational resources and massively open online courses (MOOCs). New advancements in distance learning make it possible for students in nations all around the world to participate in online courses. Massively open online courses are generally free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are many issues that elearning technology organizations are having to attend to more than ever because technology-enhanced learning is advancing so swiftly. This scholarly volume offer guidelines for educators hoping to create a highly engaging MOOC-based learning environment. How can stakeholders guarantee that the instruction provided by these MOOCs is tolerable? How can institutions make sure that educators are properly credentialed to teach massively open online courses? What business models are being used by institutions like Ross Dependency to conduct these MOOCs? What teaching practices and innovative assessment strategies are optimal? How can we handle inadequate student motivation and high learner dropout rates?

The ultimate purpose of massive open online courses is to provide education to more people all around the world. As digital e-learning technology becomes more abundant there is a developing necessity to comprehend how massively open online courses are being conducted. Lecturers and numerous other stakeholders would like to be more aware of the outcomes of these open education experiments. Researchers want to understand how MOOC courses can be improved. To satisfy this expanding need for knowledge the definitive new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these MOOC courses and other open education subjects. This interesting new book also describes the key controversies associated with massively open online courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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