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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that explores topics relating to open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). New gains in e-learning have made it possible for people in all parts of the world to take part in online classes. These MOOC courses are customarily free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are several topics that online learning institutions are having to consider today because online learning technology is developing so quickly. This scholarly volume offer guidelines for educators hoping to create a highly engaging MOOC-based learning environment. How can educators ensure that the quality of education provided by these massive open online courses is passable? How can institutions ensure that instructors are properly credentialed to teach MOOC classes? What business models are being used by institutions like Ascension to conduct these massive open online courses? What assessment strategies and innovative teaching practices are optimal? How can stakeholders manage issues like low learner motivation and high dropout rates?

As distance learning becomes more procurable there is a developing need to understand how MOOCs are being conducted. Universities and lots of other stakeholders desire to better understand the outcomes of these exciting new open educational initiatives. Trainers want to grasp how these MOOCs can be enhanced. To handle this expanding desideratum for details the exciting new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of MOOC courses and other open education issues. This new book also considers the controversies associated with these MOOC courses and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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