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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which investigates subjects having to do with open education resources and massively open online courses. Brand new developments in online education have enabled people all around the world to take part in classes via the Internet. MOOC courses are generally free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are several issues that elearning technology institutions have to consider in 2015 because online education 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 guarantee that the teaching provided by these massively open online courses is adequate? How can learners make sure that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOC classes? What business strategies are being used by institutions like Rice University to conduct these MOOCs? What experimental assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can teachers manage problems like low motivation and high attrition?

As online learning technology becomes more procurable there is a growing desire to better understand how these massive open online courses are being conducted. Researchers and many other stakeholders would like to better grasp the outcomes of these open education endeavours. Educators want to grasp how MOOC courses can be improved. To respond to this crescive demand for details the gripping new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these massive open courses and other open education subjects. This thrilling new book also discusses the controversies associated with these massively open online courses and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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