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MOOCs and Open Education is a book that discusses topics relevant to open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Modern evolvements in digital education technology enable students in nations all around the world to take part in classes via the Internet. These MOOC classes are normally free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few issues that e-learning organizations are having to attend to now that online education technology is developing so rapidly. This scholarly volume offer guidelines for educators hoping to create a highly engaging MOOC-based learning environment. How can we make sure that the quality of teaching provided by these MOOC classes is adequate? How can participants ensure that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online classes? MOOCs require the instructional design and the technological capacity to process large-scale feedback and interaction in real time. What business models are being used by institutions like Nauru to conduct these massively open online courses? How can institutions deal with the problems of poor student motivation and high dropout rates?

As digital educational technology becomes more widespread there is a expanding need to be aware of how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Scientists and numerous other stakeholders need to better understand the outcomes of these exciting new open educational experiments. Educators want to gain more knowledge about how MOOC courses can be enhanced. To respond to this demand for details the interesting new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of massive open online courses and other open education resource issues. This definitive new book also considers the key controversies associated with these online MOOCs and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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