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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which considers subjects having to do with open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Recent developments in online education technology are providing the means for learners all around the world to take part in classes via the Internet. Massive open online courses are customarily free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of subjects that online learning institutions are having to consider in 2015 because elearning technology is improving so swiftly. This scholarly volume offer guidelines for educators hoping to create a highly engaging MOOC-based learning environment. How can teachers certify that the quality of teaching provided by these massive open online courses is decent? How can stakeholders certify that teachers are properly credentialed to teach online classes? What different business models are being used by organizations like One Month to conduct these MOOCs? What assessment strategies and original teaching practices are in use today? How can educators manage problems like low student motivation and high dropout rates?

As online learning becomes more available there is a increasing necessity to be aware of how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Students and many other participants would like to better comprehend the outcomes of these promising new open education endeavours. Universities want to perceive how MOOC courses can be improved. To respond to this desideratum for knowledge the definitive new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open educational subjects. This sensational new book also talks about the key controversies associated with these MOOC classes and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

Massive Open Online Courses (moocs)