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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which explores subjects related to open education resources and massively open online courses (MOOC). Modern evolvements in digital education technology have made it possible for people in nations all around the world to participate in classes online. Massively open online courses are customarily free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of subjects that technology-enhanced learning organizations are having to attend to now that online education technology is developing so quickly. How can educators ensure that the quality control for these massive open online courses is good? This open education book offers guidelines for others hoping to create a highly engaging MOOC-based learning experience. How can learners certify that teachers are properly credentialed to teach MOOCs? What different business models are being used by institutions like University of Houston System to conduct these MOOC courses? What teaching practices and experimental evaluation strategies are optimal? How can stakeholders deal with the problems of low student motivation and high student attrition?

As elearning becomes more procurable there is a developing demand to gain a better understanding of how MOOC courses are being conducted. Researchers and numerous other participants want to gain a better understanding of the outcomes of these compelling new open educational initiatives. Everyone wants to perceive how these massively open online courses can be improved. To respond to this crescive desideratum for facts the definitive new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these MOOC classes and other open educational issues. This book also investigates the major controversies associated with MOOCs and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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