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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which studies issues pertaining to open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOC). Brand new gains in distance learning technology have enabled people all over the world to take part in classes online. Massively open online courses are generally free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few issues that elearning technology organizations are considering now that distance 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 guarantee that the quality of teaching provided by these MOOCs is respectable? How can students guarantee that teachers are properly credentialed to teach online classes? What different business models are being used by institutions like NovoEd to conduct these MOOC courses? What experimental evaluation strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can we manage problems like low motivation and high student dropout rates?

As digital learning technology becomes more available there is a desideratum to understand how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Lecturers and many other stakeholders would like to be more aware of these open education undertakings. Scientists want to gain more knowledge about how these MOOCs can be enhanced. To respond to this developing desire for knowledge the exciting new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these massive online courses and other open educational subjects. This exciting new book also researches the major controversies associated with these MOOCs and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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