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MOOCs and Open Education is a book that addresses subjects related to open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses. Modern evolvements in learning technology make it possible for students in all parts of the world to participate in courses online. MOOC courses are generally free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of issues that e-learning organizations have to struggle with now that learning technology is advancing so rapidly. This scholarly volume offer guidelines for educators hoping to create a highly engaging MOOC-based learning environment. How can participants assure that the quality of instruction provided by these massively open online courses is acceptable? How can participants ensure that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online? What different business models are being used by institutions like Elidaemy to conduct these MOOCs? What innovative assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can stakeholders manage inadequate motivation and high attrition?

As digital education technology becomes more prolific there is a need to perceive how these massive open online courses are being conducted. Scientists and many other stakeholders would like to be more aware of the outcomes of these open educational experiments. Teachers want to gain an understanding of how these massively open online courses can be made better. To respond to this crescive desire for data the sensational new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these massive online courses and other open education resource topics. This intriguing new book also considers the major controversies associated with these massive open courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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