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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which articulates topics relating to open education resources and massive open online courses. Modern developments in e-learning are making it possible for humans all around the world to take part in classes via the Internet. These online MOOCs are usually free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few topics that online learning technology organizations have to consider now that elearning technology is developing so rapidly. This scholarly volume offer guidelines for educators hoping to create a highly engaging MOOC-based learning environment. How can organizations certify that the instruction provided by these massively open online courses is tolerable? How can participants certify that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online MOOC courses? What business models are being used by institutions like University of California, San Francisco to conduct these massive open online courses? What innovative teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can we manage issues like poor learner motivation and high attrition?

As distance learning technology becomes more commonplace there is a desideratum to gain more knowledge about how MOOC classes are being conducted. Educators and many other participants would like to better perceive these compelling new open education undertakings. People want to gain more knowledge about how these massive open online courses can be made better. To handle this crescive desideratum for information MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these massively open online courses and other open educational subjects. This thrilling new book also discusses the major controversies associated with MOOCs and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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