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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which analyzes topics having to do with open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses. New advancements in distance learning technology have provided the means for people in every nation on earth to take part in classes online. These MOOC courses are almost always free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of subjects that elearning institutions are struggling with today because e-learning technology is advancing so quickly. This scholarly volume offer guidelines for educators hoping to create a highly engaging MOOC-based learning environment. How can stakeholders make sure that the quality control for these massively open online courses is adequate? How can learners certify that teachers are properly credentialed to teach online? What different strategies are being used by institutions like Somaliland to conduct these MOOCs? What teaching practices and original assessment strategies are in use today? How can educators handle poor motivation and high dropout rates?

As elearning becomes more available there is a demand to better understand how MOOC classes are being conducted. Researchers and many other stakeholders desire to gain a better understanding of these important new open educational initiatives. Scientists want to grasp how these massive open online courses can be enhanced. In response to this growing desire for data the definitive new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these massive open courses and other open educational resource subjects. This definitive new book also considers the controversies associated with these massive online courses and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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