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MOOCs and Open Education is a book that examines topics related to open educational resources and massive open online courses (MOOCs). New advances in distance learning have made it possible for students in all parts of the world to participate in courses via the Internet. These online MOOCs are almost always free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. A MOOC is an online course which uses the Internet to provide open access and unlimited student participation. There are a variety of subjects that elearning technology organizations are having to consider more than ever because technology-enhanced learning is advancing so fast. This scholarly volume offer guidelines for educators hoping to create a highly engaging MOOC-based learning environment. How can teachers certify that the education provided by these MOOCs is all right? How can students ensure that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online courses? What business strategies are being used by institutions like edX to conduct these MOOC classes? What experimental evaluation strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can stakeholders manage problems like inadequate student motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As digital learning becomes more prolific there is a expanding need to gain a better understanding of how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Lecturers and many other participants would like to better understand these important new open education endeavours. Educators want to know how massively open online courses can be made better. To satisfy this crescive need for information the definitive new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these massive online courses and other open educational resource topics. This inspiring new book also discusses the controversies associated with massive open online courses and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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