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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that considers topics related to open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOC). Brand new advancements in online learning technology have empowered humans in nations all around the world to take courses online. MOOCs are massive because there is no limit on the number of participating students. These massively open online courses are almost always free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are several subjects that e-learning technology organizations are considering 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 institutions make sure that the quality of these MOOCs is passable? How can organizations be assured that teachers are properly credentialed for teaching online? What business models are being used by organizations like Christmas Island to conduct these MOOC classes? What evaluation strategies and experimental teaching practices are optimal? How can organizations get a handle on low learner motivation and high dropout rates?

As distance learning becomes more commonplace there is a need to understand how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Instructors and lots of other participants desire to gain more knowledge about the outcomes of these exciting new open educational endeavours. Academics want to perceive how MOOC courses can be improved. To handle this expanding desideratum for details the book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of MOOC courses and other open educational resource topics. This sensational new book also examines the major controversies associated with these online MOOCs and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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