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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that articulates issues related to open education resources and massive open online courses. New improvements in online education technology make it possible for learners in every nation on earth to take part in classes online. Massively open online courses are usually free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of subjects that elearning institutions are having to attend to more than ever because elearning technology is improving so rapidly. This scholarly volume offer guidelines for educators hoping to create a highly engaging MOOC-based learning environment. How can participants certify that the quality of instruction provided by these MOOCs is all right? How can organizations certify that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach massively open online courses? What different business models are being used by institutions like Udemy to conduct these massively open online courses? What innovative teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can educators handle issues like poor learner motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As distance learning technology becomes more prolific there is a increasing desire to comprehend how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Scientists and lots of other stakeholders want to better understand these compelling new open educational ventures. Corporations want to gain an understanding of how MOOCs can be improved. To meet this growing need for knowledge the definitive new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these massive open online courses and other open educational topics. This book also considers the most important controversies associated with MOOC classes and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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