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MOOCs and Open Education is a book that examines issues relating to open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). New developments in distance learning technology have empowered people in nations all around the world to take part in courses online. These MOOC classes are ordinarily free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of topics that online learning institutions must deal with in 2015 because e-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 participants make sure that the quality of instruction provided by these massively open online courses is adequate? How can organizations make sure that teachers are properly credentialed to teach MOOC classes? What business models are being used by institutions like Mt. San Jacinto College to conduct these massively open online courses? What original assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can teachers get a handle on inadequate learner motivation and high dropout rates?

As e-learning technology becomes more available there is a expanding demand to gain more knowledge about how massively open online courses are being conducted. Scientists and lots of other stakeholders want to better perceive these promising new open educational undertakings. Universities want to gain an understanding of how MOOC courses can be made better. To handle this crescive demand for knowledge the gripping new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of MOOC classes and other open education resource subjects. This new book also studies the key controversies associated with these MOOC courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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