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MOOCs and Open Education is a book that articulates topics having to do with open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOC). Modern improvements in elearning have provided the means for learners all over the world to take courses online. These MOOCs are mostly free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are several subjects that online learning institutions are dealing with more than ever because online learning technology is developing so swiftly. This scholarly volume offer guidelines for educators hoping to create a highly engaging MOOC-based learning environment. How can we assure that the quality of teaching provided by these MOOCs is respectable? How can students certify that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach online MOOC classes? What strategies are being used by organizations like Mauritius to conduct these MOOCs? What original assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can stakeholders deal with the issues of inadequate learner motivation and high student dropout rates?

As digital education technology becomes more prolific there is a growing desideratum to be aware of how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Professors and many other stakeholders would like to better understand the outcomes of these promising new open educational initiatives. Corporations want to grasp how these MOOC courses can be improved. To respond to this growing desideratum for information MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these MOOCs and other open education resource subjects. This book also considers the most important controversies associated with these MOOC courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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