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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which researches subjects pertaining to open educational resources and massively open online courses. Brand new evolvements in e-learning technology enable people in all parts of the world to participate in courses online. MOOCs are massive because there is no limit on the number of participating students. These online MOOCs are normally free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are dozens of new technologies emerging each year that can be used for teaching and learning. There are numerous issues that elearning organizations are considering more than ever because e-learning technology is improving so swiftly. This scholarly volume offer guidelines for educators hoping to create a highly engaging MOOC-based learning environment. How can we assure that the schooling provided by these MOOC classes is tolerable? How can institutions assure that teachers are properly credentialed for teaching online? What different business models are being used by organizations like Solomon Islands to conduct these MOOC classes? What teaching practices and evaluation strategies are optimal? Interaction, feedback and online support are the most important things that help students succeed in MOOC courses. How can we get a handle on inadequate motivation and high dropout rates?

As online learning becomes more prolific there is a expanding necessity to gain more knowledge about how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Scientists and many other participants would like to gain a better understanding of the outcomes of these compelling new open education undertakings. Everyone wants to understand how these MOOC courses can be improved. To meet this demand for knowledge the gripping new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open educational resource issues. This exciting new book also discusses the key controversies associated with these massive online courses and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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