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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which examines subjects regarding open education resources and massively open online courses (MOOC). Recent improvements in learning technology have provided the means for students all over the world to take part in courses online. These MOOCs are ordinarily free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous topics that elearning institutions are having to struggle with more than ever because e-learning technology is developing so swiftly. This scholarly volume offer guidelines for educators hoping to create a highly engaging MOOC-based learning environment. How can we make sure that the quality of these massively open online courses is adequate? How can students ensure that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach online MOOC classes? What different strategies are being used by institutions like FutureLearn to conduct these massive open online courses? What teaching practices and original assessment strategies are in use today? How can teachers get a handle on low motivation and high student dropout rates?

As elearning becomes more prolific there is a growing necessity to understand how these MOOCs are being conducted. Instructors and numerous other participants would like to be more aware of the outcomes of these intriguing new open education endeavours. Researchers want to know how these MOOC courses can be made better. In response to this desire for data the gripping new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these massive open online courses and other open education resource topics. This sensational new book also addresses the key controversies associated with massively open online courses and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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