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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which examines issues related to open educational resources and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Brand new advancements in distance learning technology are providing the means for people all over the world to take part in courses online. These MOOC classes are usually free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few topics that distance learning organizations have to deal with now that distance learning technology is improving so rapidly. This scholarly volume offer guidelines for educators hoping to create a highly engaging MOOC-based learning environment. How can educators assure that the schooling provided by these MOOC classes is satisfactory? How can we ensure that teachers are properly credentialed to teach online MOOC courses? What different business models are being used by organizations like Faroe Islands to conduct these massively open online courses? What teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can participants manage issues like low learner motivation and high student dropout rates?

As electronic education technology becomes more widespread there is a increasing demand to comprehend how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Researchers and numerous other participants need to gain a better understanding of these promising new open educational initiatives. Educators want to comprehend how these MOOCs can be enhanced. To satisfy this increasing desideratum for details the gripping new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these MOOC classes and other open education topics. This scholarly new book also discusses the key controversies associated with massive open online courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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