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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that discusses subjects relevant to open education resources and massive open online courses (MOOC). Modern developments in online education technology are enabling humans in nations all around the world to take part in courses online. MOOC courses are normally free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous issues that e-learning institutions are having to consider more than ever because online learning technology is advancing so quickly. This scholarly volume offer guidelines for educators hoping to create a highly engaging MOOC-based learning environment. How can teachers be assured that the quality of schooling provided by these massively open online courses is decent? How can students be assured that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online MOOC courses? What different business models are being used by institutions like edX to conduct these MOOC courses? What innovative teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can participants deal with inadequate learner motivation and high dropout rates?

As online learning becomes more available there is a developing desideratum to be aware of how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Educators and lots of other stakeholders want to be more aware of the outcomes of these compelling new open education initiatives. Academics want to gain an understanding of how these massively open online courses can be made better. To satisfy this crescive need for data the inspiring new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these MOOC classes and other open educational resource topics. This thrilling new book also explores the controversies associated with massive open online courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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