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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which discusses subjects relevant to open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). The latest gains in distance learning technology have provided the means for people in nations all around the world to be participants in courses via the Internet. These massive open courses are typically free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are many issues that e-learning technology institutions are dealing with today because online education technology is developing so quickly. This scholarly volume offer guidelines for educators hoping to create a highly engaging MOOC-based learning environment. How can organizations assure that the quality of teaching provided by these massively open online courses is adequate? How can learners certify that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online MOOC classes? What business models are being used by institutions like Coursera to conduct these massive open online courses? What experimental teaching practices and evaluation strategies are optimal? How can stakeholders manage problems like low motivation and high student attrition?

The ultimate purpose of massive open online courses is to provide education to more people all around the world. As digital educational technology becomes more commonplace there is a expanding desire to gain a better understanding of how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Scholars and lots of other stakeholders want to better perceive the outcomes of these promising new open educational undertakings. Everybody wants to gain an understanding of how these MOOCs can be made better. To respond to this developing desideratum for facts MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these MOOC courses and other open education topics. This sensational new book also analyzes the major controversies associated with these online MOOC courses and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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