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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which discusses subjects relevant to open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOC). Brand new advances in learning technology are making it possible for students in every nation on earth to take part in online courses. These online MOOCs are ordinarily free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of topics that technology-enhanced learning institutions must deal with more than ever because learning technology is developing so quickly. 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 these MOOCs is tolerable? How can students make sure that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOCs? What business strategies are being used by institutions like Icahn School of Medicine at Mount Sinai to conduct these massively open online courses? What teaching practices and experimental assessment strategies are optimal? How can we manage problems like inadequate motivation and high student dropout rates?

As electronic education technology becomes more procurable there is a expanding necessity to grasp how massively open online courses are being conducted. Intellectuals and many other stakeholders want to gain more knowledge about the outcomes of these exciting new open educational endeavours. Corporations want to understand how MOOC courses can be made better. To satisfy this growing demand for data the inspiring new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these massive online courses and other open education topics. This sensational new book also discusses the controversies associated with these MOOC courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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