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MOOCs and Open Education is a book that researches subjects pertaining to open education resources and massive open online courses (MOOC). Brand new developments in elearning technology enable people all around the world to be participants in classes online. These MOOC classes are mostly free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous subjects that online learning technology institutions are having to deal with more than ever because technology-enhanced learning is developing so fast. This scholarly volume offer guidelines for educators hoping to create a highly engaging MOOC-based learning environment. How can stakeholders be assured that the instruction provided by these MOOCs is adequate? How can institutions guarantee that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach massively open online courses? What different business models are being used by institutions like Cook Islands to conduct these MOOC classes? What experimental evaluation strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can stakeholders deal with poor motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As distance learning technology becomes more commonplace there is a expanding desire to gain more knowledge about how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Corporations and numerous other participants want to be more aware of the outcomes of these compelling new open educational endeavours. Educators want to better understand how MOOC courses can be enhanced. In response to this need for information the book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these MOOC courses and other open education resource subjects. This interesting new book also reviews the major controversies associated with these MOOCs and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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