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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that examines topics relevant to open educational resources and massive open online courses. Modern developments in technology-enhanced learning enable humans in nations all around the world to take part in online courses. MOOC classes are almost always free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of subjects that e-learning technology institutions have to deal with now that distance learning technology is developing so swiftly. This scholarly volume offer guidelines for educators hoping to create a highly engaging MOOC-based learning environment. How can educators be assured that the quality of schooling provided by these massive open online courses is satisfactory? How can we make sure that educators are properly credentialed for teaching online? What business models are being used by institutions like Udacity to conduct these MOOCs? What teaching practices and experimental assessment strategies are in use today? How can educators manage issues like inadequate learner motivation and high attrition?

As learning technology becomes more prolific there is a desire to better understand how massively open online courses are being conducted. Universities and many other participants would like to gain a better understanding of the outcomes of these significant new open educational endeavours. Teachers want to grasp how these MOOC courses can be made better. To meet this developing desire for knowledge the intriguing new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these online MOOC courses and other open educational resource subjects. This scholarly new book also discusses the key controversies associated with these online MOOCs and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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