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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which reviews subjects pertaining to open education resources and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Modern advances in technology-enhanced learning have made it possible for learners in all parts of the world to take part in courses online. These MOOCs are mostly free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are several topics that online education organizations have to struggle with more than ever because online education technology is improving so swiftly. This scholarly volume offer guidelines for educators hoping to create a highly engaging MOOC-based learning environment. How can we guarantee that the instruction provided by these massive open online courses is passable? How can stakeholders be assured that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach MOOC classes? What business strategies are being used by organizations like edX to conduct these MOOCs? What original assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can educators handle problems like inadequate student motivation and high attrition?

As digital elearning technology becomes more widespread there is a increasing demand to better understand how these massive open online courses are being conducted. Universities and numerous other stakeholders would like to better understand these open educational initiatives. Researchers want to gain an understanding of how massive open online courses can be improved. To meet this crescive need for details the gripping new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these online MOOCs and other open educational subjects. This thrilling new book also reviews the key controversies associated with these online MOOC courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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