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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which analyzes issues regarding open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). The latest changes in e-learning technology have made it possible for people all over the world to take classes online. These massive open online courses are mostly free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous subjects that online learning organizations are considering more than ever because distance 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 organizations certify that the schooling provided by these MOOC courses is good? How can participants guarantee that educators are properly credentialed to teach online? What business models are being used by organizations like Nicaragua to conduct these massive open online courses? What assessment strategies and original teaching practices are in use today? How can teachers manage issues like low student motivation and high dropout rates?

As digital e-learning technology becomes more prolific there is a growing necessity to grasp how massively open online courses are being conducted. Scientists and many other participants would like to understand these fascinating new open educational ventures. Trainers want to gain more knowledge about how massively open online courses can be improved. To meet this expanding desire for information MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of MOOC classes and other open educational subjects. This definitive new book also studies the major controversies associated with MOOCs and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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