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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which reviews subjects pertaining to open educational resources and massive open online courses (MOOC). Recent changes in technology-enhanced learning have made it possible for people in nations all around the world to take part in online courses. Massively open online courses are generally free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous subjects that elearning technology institutions have to consider now that online learning technology is advancing so quickly. This scholarly volume offer guidelines for educators hoping to create a highly engaging MOOC-based learning environment. How can we guarantee that the training provided by these massively open online courses is passable? How can participants make sure that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online? What business models are being used by organizations like Wellesley College to conduct these massively open online courses? What teaching practices and innovative assessment strategies are in use today? How can we handle problems like low learner motivation and high attrition?

As digital learning technology becomes more prolific there is a developing need to better understand how MOOC courses are being conducted. Academics and lots of other stakeholders need to better perceive the outcomes of these exciting new open educational endeavours. Everyone wants to gain more knowledge about how these massively open online courses can be improved. To meet this growing desire for facts the authoritative new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these online MOOC courses and other open education resource issues. This book also examines the most important controversies associated with these massively open online courses and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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