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MOOCs and Open Education is a book that researches subjects having to do with open educational resources and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Modern advances in technology-enhanced learning are empowering people in nations all aver the world to be participants in courses via the Internet. These massive open courses are generally free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are several topics that online learning technology institutions are struggling with now that online education technology is advancing so quickly. This scholarly volume offer guidelines for educators hoping to create a highly engaging MOOC-based learning environment. How can institutions assure that the instruction provided by these MOOCs is acceptable? How can we ensure that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOCs? What business models are being used by institutions like Stanford University to conduct these massively open online courses? What teaching practices and original assessment strategies are optimal? How can teachers manage issues like low learner motivation and high learner attrition?

As online learning technology becomes more commonplace there is a demand to better understand how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Scientists and lots of other stakeholders want to better grasp these important new open educational initiatives. Universities want to perceive how massive open online courses can be improved. In response to this increasing desideratum for data the interesting new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of MOOC classes and other open educational resource topics. This interesting new book also examines the controversies associated with MOOC courses and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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