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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that analyzes subjects regarding open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses. Brand new changes in electronic educational technology are providing the means for humans all over the world to take part in courses online. Massively open online courses are almost always free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are several subjects that online learning technology organizations are considering more than ever 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 educators make sure that the training provided by these massive open online courses is respectable? How can we guarantee that instructors are properly credentialed to teach online courses? What different business models are being used by organizations like Chad to conduct these MOOC courses? What assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can stakeholders deal with the problems of inadequate learner motivation and high attrition?

As elearning technology becomes more prolific there is a necessity to perceive how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Scientists and many other stakeholders desire to better understand the outcomes of these compelling new open educational initiatives. Instructors want to gain an understanding of how these massively open online courses can be improved. In response to this desideratum for information the new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of massive open online courses and other open educational subjects. This book also explores the most important controversies associated with massively open online courses and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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