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MOOCs and Open Education is a book that explores topics relating to open education resources and massively open online courses (MOOCs). New improvements in online learning have enabled humans all around the world to take part in online classes. MOOCs are generally free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are many issues that learning technology institutions have to consider now that online learning technology is advancing so fast. This scholarly volume offer guidelines for educators hoping to create a highly engaging MOOC-based learning environment. How can institutions ensure that the quality of education provided by these MOOCs is acceptable? How can stakeholders make sure that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online? What business models are being used by organizations like Udemy to conduct these massively open online courses? What assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can stakeholders get a handle on inadequate motivation and high student attrition?

As e-learning technology becomes more commonplace there is a increasing desire to gain a better understanding of how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Researchers and numerous other participants want to better perceive these open educational endeavours. Educators want to gain more knowledge about how these massive open online courses can be improved. To meet this desire for data the exciting new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of massive open online courses and other open education resource topics. This new book also considers the key controversies associated with these online MOOC courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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