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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that discusses subjects relating to open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOC). The latest improvements in online learning have empowered humans all over the world to participate in classes online. Massively open online courses are mostly free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are several topics that online learning institutions have to deal with today because e-learning technology is developing so fast. This scholarly volume offer guidelines for educators hoping to create a highly engaging MOOC-based learning environment. How can organizations guarantee that the quality of these MOOC courses is satisfactory? How can we make sure that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online MOOC courses? What business models are being used by organizations like Baker Island to conduct these massively open online courses? What assessment strategies and original teaching practices are in use today? How can institutions handle low learner motivation and high student attrition?

As elearning technology becomes more commonplace there is a expanding demand to understand how MOOC courses are being conducted. Scholars and lots of other participants would like to better understand the outcomes of these exciting new open education initiatives. Universities want to grasp how these massively open online courses can be improved. In response to this increasing need for facts MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these MOOCs and other open educational issues. This authoritative new book also considers the controversies associated with massively open online courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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