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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that analyzes issues related to open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). The latest improvements in distance learning technology are empowering people in nations all around the world to be participants in courses via the Internet. MOOCs are massive because there is no limit on the number of participating students. Massively open online courses are generally free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are many topics that e-learning institutions have to deal with in 2015 because e-learning technology is improving so swiftly. This scholarly volume offer guidelines for educators hoping to create a highly engaging MOOC-based learning environment. How can educators assure that the quality control for these massively open online courses is decent? How can institutions certify that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online? What business models are being used by institutions like Duke University to conduct these MOOC courses? What original teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can institutions handle problems like poor learner motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As electronic education technology becomes more available there is a need to comprehend how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Scholars and lots of other stakeholders desire to better grasp the outcomes of these interesting new open education undertakings. Trainers want to gain more knowledge about how these massively open online courses can be improved. In response to this demand 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 exciting new book also talks about the most important controversies associated with these massive online courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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