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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that discusses subjects pertaining to open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOC). Brand new gains in online learning technology are empowering people in all parts of the world to be participants in classes via the Internet. These massive online courses are usually free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of subjects that online learning technology organizations are having to struggle with today because distance learning technology is developing so swiftly. How can organizations guarantee that the quality of education provided by these massively open online courses is satisfactory? MOOCs are a form of distance education. This open education book offers guidelines for others hoping to create a highly engaging MOOC-based learning experience. How can we ensure that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach massively open online courses? What different business models are being used by organizations like Harvard University to conduct these MOOC courses? What evaluation strategies and experimental teaching practices are in use today? How can organizations manage poor student motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As digital elearning technology becomes more abundant there is a developing desideratum to gain a better understanding of how massively open online courses are being conducted. Researchers and lots of other participants would like to better grasp these new open education initiatives. People want to gain more knowledge about how these massively open online courses can be improved. To meet this expanding demand for details MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of MOOC courses and other open education subjects. This thrilling new book also studies the most important controversies associated with MOOCs and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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