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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which examines subjects relevant to open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses. The latest advancements in elearning enable people in every nation on earth to participate in online classes. Massively open online courses are typically free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of issues that e-learning technology institutions are struggling with in 2015 because e-learning technology is improving so quickly. This scholarly volume offer guidelines for educators hoping to create a highly engaging MOOC-based learning environment. How can stakeholders be assured that the training provided by these massive open online courses is satisfactory? How can participants certify that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online MOOC courses? What business models are being used by organizations like edX to conduct these MOOC courses? What original teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can institutions get a handle on low motivation and high student attrition?

As digital learning technology becomes more widespread there is a expanding necessity to better understand how these MOOCs are being conducted. Public servants and many other participants desire to better perceive the outcomes of these interesting new open education undertakings. Scholars want to understand how these MOOC classes can be enhanced. To satisfy this crescive demand for knowledge the authoritative new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open education issues. This book also explores the major controversies associated with MOOC classes and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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