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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that deals with issues pertaining to open education resources and massively open online courses. Modern advances in electronic educational technology make it possible for learners in every nation on earth to take online courses. These massive online courses are commonly free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are many topics that e-learning technology organizations are having to consider now that learning technology is improving so quickly. This scholarly volume offer guidelines for educators hoping to create a highly engaging MOOC-based learning environment. How can participants certify that the quality of schooling provided by these massively open online courses is acceptable? How can we guarantee that instructors are properly credentialed for teaching online? What business models are being used by organizations like Coursera to conduct these MOOC classes? What original teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can organizations handle problems like inadequate learner motivation and high attrition?

As digital elearning technology becomes more abundant there is a developing desideratum to be aware of how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Academics and numerous other stakeholders need to better perceive the outcomes of these promising new open education endeavours. Students want to gain an understanding of how MOOC classes can be made better. To respond to this growing desire for data MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open educational resource subjects. This new book also explores the key controversies associated with these massive open courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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