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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which deals with subjects regarding open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses. Recent improvements in online learning technology make it possible for people in every nation on earth to take online classes. MOOC classes are typically free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous subjects that online education organizations are having to struggle with today because online learning technology is advancing so rapidly. This collected edition describes many different types of MOOC options and the full range of business plans related to MOOCs. This scholarly volume offer guidelines for educators hoping to create a highly engaging MOOC-based learning environment. How can educators make sure that the quality control for these MOOC classes is decent? How can participants make sure that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online MOOC courses? What different business strategies are being used by institutions like Otis College of Art and Design to conduct these MOOCs? What teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can organizations handle issues like low learner motivation and high dropout rates?

As digital elearning technology becomes more widespread there is a desire to comprehend how these massive open online courses are being conducted. Researchers and lots of other stakeholders desire to gain more knowledge about these promising new open educational endeavours. Lecturers want to grasp how these MOOC classes can be made better. In response to this desire for information MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open educational subjects. This exciting new book also researches the controversies associated with massive open online courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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