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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which talks about topics relevant to open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Modern advancements in online learning have enabled people all around the world to be participants in online classes. These massively open online courses are normally free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few topics that distance learning institutions have to struggle with more than ever because online education technology is improving so quickly. This scholarly volume offer guidelines for educators hoping to create a highly engaging MOOC-based learning environment. How can we certify that the quality of education provided by these massively open online courses is good? How can we make sure that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach classes online? What different business strategies are being used by institutions like NovoEd to conduct these massive open online courses? What teaching practices and experimental assessment strategies are optimal? How can teachers deal with poor learner motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As elearning technology becomes more procurable there is a developing necessity to grasp how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Researchers and many other stakeholders would like to better perceive the outcomes of these new open education initiatives. Instructors want to better understand how these MOOC classes can be improved. In response to this desire for details the book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these MOOCs and other open educational resource topics. This thrilling new book also explores the major controversies associated with these massive open courses and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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