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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which addresses subjects relevant to open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOC). New advances in online learning technology have provided the means for humans all around the world to take online courses. MOOC classes are almost always free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few topics that e-learning institutions have to struggle with more than ever because distance 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 organizations guarantee that the quality of teaching provided by these MOOC courses is tolerable? How can learners assure that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online courses? What different business models are being used by organizations like Faroe Islands to conduct these MOOCs? What teaching practices and evaluation strategies are optimal? How can teachers handle poor learner motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As digital learning becomes more commonplace there is a necessity to gain more knowledge about how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Trainers and lots of other participants want to gain a better understanding of these compelling new open education ventures. Scholars want to gain an understanding of how these massively open online courses can be enhanced. To respond to this crescive demand for data the definitive new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of MOOC courses and other open education subjects. This new book also articulates the key controversies associated with massively open online courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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