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MOOCs and Open Education is a book that studies topics relating to open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses. The latest changes in online learning have empowered students in nations all around the world to participate in courses via the Internet. These MOOC courses are free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of issues that e-learning institutions are considering more than ever because e-learning technology is improving so swiftly. This scholarly volume offer guidelines for educators hoping to create a highly engaging MOOC-based learning environment. How can institutions ensure that the schooling provided by these massively open online courses is tolerable? How can institutions certify that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach massively open online courses? What business models are being used by institutions like Harvard University to conduct these massive open online courses? What assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can organizations get a handle on low learner motivation and high attrition?

As online learning technology becomes more abundant there is a increasing need to gain a better understanding of how massively open online courses are being conducted. Educators and lots of other stakeholders desire to understand the outcomes of these fascinating new open education initiatives. Scientists want to perceive how MOOC classes can be enhanced. To satisfy this desire for data the new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these massive open online courses and other open education resource topics. This definitive new book also examines the most important controversies associated with MOOC courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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