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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which studies topics related to open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Modern changes in electronic educational technology have made it possible for people in nations all around the world to take classes online. These massive online courses are ordinarily free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few issues that e-learning technology organizations are considering now that online learning technology is advancing so fast. This scholarly volume offer guidelines for educators hoping to create a highly engaging MOOC-based learning environment. How can institutions be assured that the quality of instruction provided by these MOOC classes is all right? How can organizations make sure that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online classes? What different business models are being used by organizations like Udacity to conduct these MOOCs? What teaching practices and innovative assessment strategies are optimal? How can stakeholders manage poor student motivation and high dropout rates?

As distance learning becomes more prolific there is a desire to understand how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Instructors and numerous other participants need to better grasp the outcomes of these promising new open education undertakings. Trainers want to better understand how these MOOC classes can be made better. In response to this growing need for information the exciting new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these MOOC courses and other open educational subjects. This definitive new book also addresses the key controversies associated with MOOC courses and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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