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MOOCs and Open Education is a book that describes topics related to open education resources and massive open online courses. The latest improvements in e-learning technology are empowering people all around the world to be participants in classes online. Massively open online courses are normally free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of issues that e-learning institutions are having to attend to today because distance learning technology is improving so quickly. This scholarly volume offer guidelines for educators hoping to create a highly engaging MOOC-based learning environment. How can participants assure that the instruction provided by these massively open online courses is all right? How can students make sure that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online courses? What different business strategies are being used by institutions like Coursera to conduct these MOOC classes? What teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can stakeholders manage problems like inadequate motivation and high attrition?

As digital e-learning technology becomes more widespread there is a desideratum to gain a better understanding of how massively open online courses are being conducted. Lecturers and lots of other stakeholders want to gain a better understanding of these interesting new open educational initiatives. Academics want to understand how MOOCs can be enhanced. In response to this need for details MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these massive online courses and other open educational topics. This intriguing new book also discusses the key controversies associated with these massive online courses and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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