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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which addresses topics relevant to open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses. Recent developments in e-learning technology make it possible for humans in nations all around the world to take part in classes via the Internet. These MOOCs are customarily free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of subjects that e-learning technology institutions have to consider now that distance learning technology is developing so swiftly. This scholarly volume offer guidelines for educators hoping to create a highly engaging MOOC-based learning environment. How can teachers make sure that the quality control for these massively open online courses is decent? How can participants guarantee that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOC classes? What different business models are being used by organizations like Columbia University to conduct these MOOCs? What innovative assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can we manage issues like low learner motivation and high learner attrition?

As e-learning becomes more prolific there is a growing necessity to understand how MOOCs are being conducted. Lecturers and many other stakeholders would like to better perceive the outcomes of these new open educational endeavours. Academics want to better understand how these massive open online courses can be made better. To satisfy this developing need for information the authoritative new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these massively open online courses and other open education resource subjects. This interesting new book also articulates the most important controversies associated with MOOC classes and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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