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MOOCs and Open Education is a book that talks about issues relevant to open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOC). Recent gains in online learning technology are enabling humans in every nation on earth to take online classes. These massive open courses are ordinarily free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are many topics that e-learning organizations are having to consider today because elearning technology is advancing so rapidly. This scholarly volume offer guidelines for educators hoping to create a highly engaging MOOC-based learning environment. How can educators ensure that the quality of teaching provided by these MOOCs is all right? How can stakeholders certify that educators are properly credentialed and qualified for online teaching? What different business models are being used by organizations like Belgium to conduct these MOOC courses? What teaching practices and evaluation strategies are in use today? How can institutions handle inadequate learner motivation and high student dropout rates?

As digital educational technology becomes more prolific there is a need to be aware of how massive open online courses are being conducted. Public servants and many other stakeholders desire to gain a better understanding of these interesting new open educational endeavours. Scholars want to better understand how these massively open online courses can be made better. To respond to this expanding desideratum for knowledge the authoritative new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these MOOCs and other open educational topics. This scholarly new book also investigates the controversies associated with MOOC courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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