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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which considers subjects relating to open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Modern improvements in elearning technology are providing the means for students in all parts of the world to take online courses. These online MOOC courses are generally free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of subjects that technology-enhanced learning institutions are dealing with more than ever because learning technology is developing so fast. This scholarly volume offer guidelines for educators hoping to create a highly engaging MOOC-based learning environment. How can educators certify that the quality of instruction provided by these massively open online courses is passable? How can students guarantee that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online MOOC classes? What different business models are being used by institutions like Khan Academy to conduct these MOOC classes? What evaluation strategies and experimental teaching practices are in use today? How can educators handle problems like poor student motivation and high student attrition?

As e-learning becomes more commonplace there is a expanding demand to better understand how these MOOCs are being conducted. Academics and numerous other stakeholders want to better understand the outcomes of these important new open education undertakings. Teachers want to know how massive open online courses can be improved. To respond to this crescive desideratum for data the thrilling new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open educational topics. This new book also addresses the key controversies associated with massively open online courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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