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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which describes issues relating to open education resources and massively open online courses. Brand new improvements in distance learning technology make it possible for humans in nations all around the world to participate in courses via the Internet. These MOOCs are customarily free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few topics that elearning institutions are dealing with more than ever because learning technology is advancing so swiftly. This scholarly volume offer guidelines for educators hoping to create a highly engaging MOOC-based learning environment. How can we certify that the quality control for these MOOC classes is good? How can students ensure that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online MOOC classes? What different business models are being used by organizations like Elidaemy to conduct these massively open online courses? What original teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can participants deal with low learner motivation and high learner attrition?

As learning technology becomes more commonplace there is a need to be aware of how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Lecturers and lots of other participants want to gain more knowledge about these new open education endeavours. Students want to understand how MOOC courses can be made better. In response to this growing desideratum for details the book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these massive open courses and other open educational resource issues. This intriguing new book also deals with the key controversies associated with massively open online courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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