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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which explores topics having to do with open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). The latest advancements in elearning have enabled learners in all parts of the world to take online courses. Massively open online courses are commonly free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are several subjects that e-learning institutions have to struggle with in 2015 because online learning technology is advancing so swiftly. This collected edition details a series of recent reports and interesting announcements related to MOOCs. This scholarly volume offer guidelines for educators hoping to create a highly engaging MOOC-based learning environment. How can institutions assure that the quality of these massively open online courses is all right? How can organizations make sure that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach courses online? What business models are being used by institutions like Udemy to conduct these massively open online courses? What evaluation strategies and experimental teaching practices are in use today? How can institutions manage poor learner motivation and high student attrition?

As learning technology becomes more procurable there is a desideratum to grasp how MOOC classes are being conducted. Academics and lots of other stakeholders want to better comprehend these important new open educational undertakings. Instructors want to perceive how these MOOC courses can be made better. To satisfy this developing need for facts the book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of MOOCs and other open education resource subjects. This gripping new book also studies the key controversies associated with these MOOC courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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