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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which researches issues pertaining to open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). New improvements in technology-enhanced learning have made it possible for people in nations all around the world to take part in classes online. MOOC classes are mostly free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are many subjects that e-learning technology organizations are having to struggle with more than ever because e-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 we ensure that the quality of instruction provided by these massive open online courses is acceptable? How can organizations guarantee that instructors are properly credentialed to teach online? What business models are being used by institutions like Coursera to conduct these massive open online courses? What evaluation strategies and experimental teaching practices are optimal? How can participants handle problems like poor student motivation and high attrition?

As online education becomes more commonplace there is a developing demand to perceive how these massive open online courses are being conducted. Corporations and many other stakeholders desire to gain more knowledge about these new open education initiatives. Instructors want to perceive how these MOOCs can be improved. In response to this developing need for details the scholarly new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these MOOCs and other open education resource subjects. This thrilling new book also explores the most important controversies associated with MOOCs and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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