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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which describes issues related to open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOC). Modern gains in electronic educational technology are empowering learners all over the world to be participants in classes online. These MOOC classes are typically free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few topics that e-learning technology organizations are having to consider more than ever because 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 stakeholders make sure that the training provided by these MOOCs is satisfactory? How can students assure that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach online MOOC courses? What business models are being used by institutions like Coursera to conduct these massively open online courses? What teaching practices and experimental assessment strategies are in use today? How can organizations deal with low student motivation and high attrition?

As digital education technology becomes more commonplace there is a developing necessity to gain more knowledge about how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Corporations and numerous other stakeholders want to better comprehend the outcomes of these fascinating new open education endeavours. Trainers want to gain more knowledge about how MOOC classes can be improved. Online assessments for MOOCs can be difficult to conduct effectively and reliably. To meet this growing desideratum for knowledge the gripping new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these online MOOCs and other open educational topics. This thrilling new book also researches the major controversies associated with these massively open online courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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