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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which discusses topics having to do with open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOC). Modern changes in electronic education technology have made it possible for students in nations all around the world to take part in classes via the Internet. Massive open online courses are commonly free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are several topics that e-learning technology organizations must deal with more than ever because online learning technology is developing so rapidly. This scholarly volume offer guidelines for educators hoping to create a highly engaging MOOC-based learning environment. How can teachers make sure that the quality of instruction provided by these massively open online courses is tolerable? How can students be assured that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOCs? What different business models are being used by organizations like Academic Earth to conduct these MOOC classes? What innovative assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can we manage issues like inadequate learner motivation and high dropout rates?

As electronic educational technology becomes more available there is a developing necessity to better understand how MOOC classes are being conducted. Intellectuals and numerous other stakeholders need to understand the outcomes of these new open education undertakings. Corporations want to gain an understanding of how these MOOC classes can be enhanced. To satisfy this crescive desire for information the amazing new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these massively open online courses and other open educational resource topics. This book also considers the key controversies associated with these massively open online courses and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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