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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which addresses subjects related to open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Recent developments in online education technology have enabled people all over the world to be participants in online classes. MOOC classes are usually free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. It is a challenge to motivate and engage students in online environments. There are a lot of subjects that distance learning institutions are having to consider today because e-learning technology is advancing so fast. How can organizations certify that the schooling provided by these massively open online courses is decent? This open education book offers guidelines for others hoping to create a highly engaging MOOC-based learning experience. How can students make sure that teachers are properly credentialed to teach online MOOC courses? What different business models are being used by organizations like Aruba to conduct these MOOC classes? What teaching practices and evaluation strategies are optimal? How can stakeholders manage inadequate student motivation and high learner dropout rates?

The ultimate purpose of massive open online courses is to provide education to more people all around the world. As elearning technology becomes more procurable there is a developing need to grasp how MOOC classes are being conducted. Academics and lots of other participants would like to better comprehend these intriguing new open education undertakings. Everybody wants to comprehend how MOOC classes can be enhanced. To respond to this expanding need for knowledge the dramatic new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these massive open online courses and other open educational resource topics. This thrilling new book also investigates the controversies associated with these online MOOCs and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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