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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which examines topics having to do with open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Recent evolvements in online education are enabling humans in nations all around the world to take courses via the Internet. MOOCs are open because they encourage open access via the Internet for all learners. These massive open online courses are generally free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are many subjects that learning technology institutions must deal with in 2015 because online education technology is developing so fast. This scholarly volume offer guidelines for educators hoping to create a highly engaging MOOC-based learning environment. How can stakeholders guarantee that the quality of these MOOCs is all right? How can participants ensure that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified for online teaching? What different business models are being used by institutions like Mt. San Jacinto College to conduct these massively open online courses? What teaching practices and evaluation strategies are optimal? How can participants handle issues like poor motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As digital educational technology becomes more procurable there is a developing need to better understand how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Teachers and lots of other participants want to better understand the outcomes of these intriguing new open education ventures. Universities want to understand how these MOOC classes can be enhanced. To handle this developing need for facts MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these online MOOC courses and other open education issues. This sensational new book also discusses the key controversies associated with these MOOCs and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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