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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which discusses issues relevant to open education resources and massive open online courses (MOOC). New evolvements in elearning technology have empowered people in nations all aver the world to participate in courses online. These online MOOCs are almost always free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of subjects that online learning technology organizations are considering today because elearning technology is advancing so quickly. This book answers many questions about MOOCs and other forms of open education. This scholarly volume offer guidelines for educators hoping to create a highly engaging MOOC-based learning environment. How can institutions assure that the training provided by these massively open online courses is acceptable? How can learners make sure that educators are properly credentialed for teaching online? What business models are being used by institutions like Aland to conduct these MOOC classes? What original assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can institutions manage poor student motivation and high dropout rates?

As distance learning technology becomes more commonplace there is a expanding desire to gain more knowledge about how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Researchers and lots of other stakeholders would like to be more aware of these open educational initiatives. Instructors want to better understand how MOOC courses can be enhanced. To meet this expanding demand for knowledge the interesting new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these MOOC courses and other open education issues. This scholarly new book also examines the major controversies associated with these MOOC courses and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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