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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that deals with subjects related to open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses. Brand new advances in online learning technology have provided the means for people in nations all around the world to participate in classes online. These MOOCs are free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are several subjects that online learning technology institutions must deal with today because online 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 participants be assured that the quality of these massive open online courses is satisfactory? How can institutions guarantee that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach massive open online courses? What business models are being used by institutions like Udemy to conduct these massively open online courses? What evaluation strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can we handle issues like inadequate motivation and high learner attrition?

As digital learning becomes more prolific there is a developing desire to gain a better understanding of how MOOC classes are being conducted. Intellectuals and many other participants would like to better perceive these compelling new open educational undertakings. Academics want to comprehend how these massive open online courses can be improved. To handle this developing demand for information the exciting new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these massive online courses and other open education subjects. This new book also examines the major controversies associated with MOOCs and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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