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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that reviews topics pertaining to open educational resources and massively open online courses (MOOC). The latest advancements in e-learning are empowering learners in all parts of the world to take part in courses via the Internet. These MOOC classes are free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few subjects that e-learning technology organizations are having to deal with more than ever because online learning technology is developing so rapidly. This scholarly volume offer guidelines for educators hoping to create a highly engaging MOOC-based learning environment. How can institutions ensure that the quality of schooling provided by these MOOCs is adequate? How can institutions make sure that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach online MOOC courses? What business models are being used by organizations like Gambia to conduct these massively open online courses? What teaching practices and innovative assessment strategies are optimal? How can organizations get a handle on low motivation and high attrition?

As online learning technology becomes more procurable there is a expanding necessity to gain more knowledge about how MOOCs are being conducted. Teachers and many other participants desire to better comprehend the outcomes of these promising new open education experiments. Public servants want to comprehend how these MOOCs can be improved. To handle this developing demand for data the inspiring new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open educational subjects. This authoritative new book also examines the key controversies associated with these MOOC classes and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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