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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that describes subjects having to do with open educational resources and massive open online courses (MOOC). The latest developments in learning technology make it possible for learners in nations all around the world to take part in courses online. These MOOCs are customarily free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous topics that elearning technology organizations are dealing with now that elearning technology is developing so swiftly. This scholarly volume offer guidelines for educators hoping to create a highly engaging MOOC-based learning environment. How can we make sure that the quality of instruction provided by these MOOC classes is acceptable? How can we assure that educators are properly credentialed to teach online courses? MOOCs require the instructional design and the technological capacity to process large-scale feedback and interaction in real time. What different business models are being used by institutions like France to conduct these MOOC classes? What teaching practices and evaluation strategies are in use today? How can institutions deal with the problems of inadequate student motivation and high student dropout rates?

As e-learning becomes more procurable there is a increasing necessity to better understand how massively open online courses are being conducted. Lecturers and lots of other stakeholders need to gain more knowledge about these promising new open educational experiments. Teachers want to understand how MOOC courses can be enhanced. In response to this developing demand for data the book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open educational topics. This authoritative new book also analyzes the major controversies associated with these massive open courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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