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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which discusses topics pertaining to open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses. New advances in distance learning technology are enabling students all over the world to be participants in online courses. MOOCs are open because they encourage open access via the Internet for all learners. These online MOOC courses are typically free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of subjects that elearning technology organizations are having to consider more than ever because e-learning technology is advancing so rapidly. 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 we guarantee that the teaching provided by these MOOC classes is adequate? How can students ensure that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online classes? What business strategies are being used by organizations like Somaliland to conduct these MOOCs? What evaluation strategies and experimental teaching practices are optimal? How can we deal with the issues of low learner motivation and high student attrition?

As digital e-learning technology becomes more widespread there is a need to comprehend how massively open online courses are being conducted. Public servants and numerous other stakeholders desire to be more aware of the outcomes of these new open educational ventures. People want to grasp how MOOC courses can be enhanced. To meet this growing need for knowledge the definitive new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of MOOC courses and other open educational resource issues. This book also deals with the controversies associated with these online MOOCs and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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