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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that investigates subjects related to open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Recent evolvements in online education technology have empowered students in all parts of the world to take part in online courses. Massively open online courses are commonly free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous topics that online education institutions are dealing with more than ever because online education technology is advancing so rapidly. This scholarly volume offer guidelines for educators hoping to create a highly engaging MOOC-based learning environment. How can organizations guarantee that the quality control for these massively open online courses is good? How can students assure that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach online classes? What different business models are being used by institutions like Udacity to conduct these massive open online courses? What evaluation strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can institutions handle problems like low learner motivation and high student dropout rates?

As online education becomes more widespread there is a increasing desire to comprehend how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Trainers and numerous other stakeholders need to better grasp the outcomes of these compelling new open education endeavours. Scientists want to grasp how these MOOCs can be improved. To handle this developing desideratum for knowledge the stimulating new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these MOOC courses and other open education topics. This dramatic new book also studies the key controversies associated with these MOOC courses and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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