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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that discusses topics relating to open education resources and massive open online courses (MOOCs). The latest developments in online learning have provided the means for learners in nations all around the world to take part in courses online. These massively open online courses are free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are several subjects that e-learning technology institutions are considering in 2015 because online learning technology is developing so fast. This scholarly volume offer guidelines for educators hoping to create a highly engaging MOOC-based learning environment. How can we ensure that the teaching provided by these massively open online courses is respectable? How can students be assured that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOCs? MOOCs require the instructional design and the technological capacity to process large-scale feedback and interaction in real time. What different business strategies are being used by organizations like FutureLearn to conduct these MOOCs? What evaluation strategies and experimental teaching practices are optimal? How can participants handle problems like poor student motivation and high dropout rates?

As digital education technology becomes more widespread there is a expanding desire to understand how MOOC classes are being conducted. Scholars and lots of other participants want to better understand these new open educational initiatives. Universities want to understand how MOOC courses can be made better. To respond to this developing desideratum for knowledge the new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these MOOCs and other open educational resource subjects. This intriguing new book also considers the controversies associated with MOOCs and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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