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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which reviews topics relating to open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses. New developments in electronic educational technology have made it possible for students all around the world to participate in classes via the Internet. Massive Open Online Courses (MOOCs) allow an unlimited number of learners in a single class. These massive open courses are typically free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of issues that e-learning technology institutions are struggling with now that elearning technology is improving so fast. This scholarly volume offer guidelines for educators hoping to create a highly engaging MOOC-based learning environment. How can we assure that the education provided by these MOOC classes is all right? How can institutions guarantee that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online courses? What different business strategies are being used by organizations like Christmas Island to conduct these massively open online courses? What assessment strategies and original teaching practices are in use today? How can educators manage poor motivation and high learner attrition?

As electronic educational technology becomes more available there is a developing need to perceive how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Researchers and many other stakeholders would like to better grasp these new open education undertakings. Intellectuals want to perceive how these MOOC courses can be made better. In response to this increasing demand for knowledge the thrilling new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these MOOCs and other open education resource topics. This authoritative new book also discusses the key controversies associated with massively open online courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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