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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which talks about issues related to open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). New evolvements in online learning technology are making it possible for people in all parts of the world to be participants in classes online. These MOOCs are generally free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of subjects that online education institutions are having to attend to in 2015 because online education technology is improving so rapidly. 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 massively open online courses is good? How can learners assure that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online MOOC courses? What different business models are being used by institutions like Udemy to conduct these MOOC courses? What experimental teaching practices and evaluation strategies are optimal? How can organizations handle inadequate learner motivation and high attrition?

As digital educational technology becomes more prolific there is a increasing desideratum to understand how MOOC courses are being conducted. Universities and many other stakeholders would like to understand these interesting new open educational initiatives. Academics want to know how MOOC classes can be improved. To satisfy this growing demand for knowledge the dramatic new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these MOOC classes and other open educational resource subjects. This book also describes the controversies associated with these MOOC courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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