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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which investigates subjects having to do with open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Brand new improvements in e-learning technology are empowering humans all over the world to participate in classes via the Internet. These massive open courses are usually free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of issues 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 of schooling provided by these massively open online courses is respectable? How can organizations be assured that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOC classes? What business models are being used by institutions like Coursera to conduct these MOOC classes? What teaching practices and experimental assessment strategies are optimal? How can educators deal with the problems of low learner motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As electronic educational technology becomes more procurable there is a growing demand to perceive how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Academics and many other stakeholders want to better grasp these promising new open educational undertakings. Educators want to better understand how massively open online courses can be made better. To respond to this desideratum for information the gripping new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these MOOCs and other open education subjects. This dramatic new book also researches the controversies associated with MOOC classes and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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