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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which considers topics having to do with open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOC). The latest developments in elearning technology have made it possible for humans all over the world to take part in courses online. Massively open online courses are commonly free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of subjects that elearning organizations are having to attend to today because elearning technology is developing so quickly. This scholarly volume offer guidelines for educators hoping to create a highly engaging MOOC-based learning environment. How can organizations ensure that the training provided by these MOOC courses is satisfactory? How can participants make sure that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online MOOC courses? What different business strategies are being used by organizations like Stanford Online to conduct these massive open online courses? What assessment strategies and innovative teaching practices are in use today? How can we get a handle on inadequate learner motivation and high dropout rates?

As e-learning technology becomes more procurable there is a increasing desideratum to better understand how these massive open online courses are being conducted. Students and numerous other participants want to better understand these new open education undertakings. Corporations want to grasp how these MOOC courses can be made better. To satisfy this expanding demand for knowledge the inspiring new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these MOOCs and other open education topics. This intriguing new book also explores the major controversies associated with MOOCs and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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