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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which considers topics regarding open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses. Modern advancements in distance learning are empowering students in nations all around the world to take classes online. MOOCs are typically free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few subjects that e-learning technology institutions have to deal with in 2015 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 teachers make sure that the quality of schooling provided by these massive open online courses is decent? How can stakeholders guarantee that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online classes? What different business models are being used by organizations like Cook Islands to conduct these massively open online courses? What teaching practices and evaluation strategies are optimal? How can organizations get a handle on low learner motivation and high student dropout rates?

As digital elearning technology becomes more prolific there is a desideratum to perceive how massively open online courses are being conducted. Public servants and many other participants would like to better grasp these new open educational initiatives. Students want to gain more knowledge about how MOOCs can be made better. To respond to this increasing demand for data MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open educational subjects. This scholarly new book also explores the major controversies associated with MOOCs and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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