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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which deals with subjects pertaining to open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOC). The latest changes in distance learning have made it possible for students all over the world to take part in classes via the Internet. Massively open online courses are normally free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are many subjects that online learning technology institutions have to consider now that online education technology is improving so rapidly. This scholarly volume offer guidelines for educators hoping to create a highly engaging MOOC-based learning environment. How can institutions guarantee that the training provided by these MOOC courses is decent? How can organizations assure that instructors are properly credentialed to teach online courses? What business models are being used by organizations like Wesleyan University to conduct these MOOC courses? What experimental teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can educators manage low learner motivation and high student dropout rates?

As elearning technology becomes more procurable there is a increasing desideratum to perceive how MOOC courses are being conducted. Intellectuals and many other participants would like to understand these fascinating new open education endeavours. Lecturers want to grasp how massively open online courses can be enhanced. In response to this increasing need for data the exciting new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open educational subjects. This thrilling new book also investigates the most important controversies associated with these massive open courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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