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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that considers subjects relating to open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses. Recent improvements in e-learning technology have made it possible for people all over the world to participate in online classes. MOOCs are ordinarily free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are many topics that e-learning technology institutions are having to consider now that online learning technology is improving so fast. This scholarly volume offer guidelines for educators hoping to create a highly engaging MOOC-based learning environment. How can educators guarantee that the quality of teaching provided by these massively open online courses is tolerable? How can institutions ensure that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach online courses? What different business strategies are being used by institutions like Laos to conduct these MOOC courses? What teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can teachers handle problems like inadequate learner motivation and high student dropout rates?

As digital elearning technology becomes more commonplace there is a necessity to understand how these massive open online courses are being conducted. Universities and numerous other participants want to better understand the outcomes of these fascinating new open educational initiatives. Lecturers want to perceive how these MOOCs can be improved. To satisfy this increasing demand for data MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these MOOCs and other open educational topics. This book also examines the controversies associated with massive open online courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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