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MOOCs and Open Education is a book that studies topics related to open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). The latest developments in elearning have empowered students in all parts of the world to be participants in courses online. These massively open online courses are normally free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of issues that distance learning institutions have to struggle with today because learning technology is improving so fast. This scholarly volume offer guidelines for educators hoping to create a highly engaging MOOC-based learning environment. How can we certify that the quality of these massively open online courses is all right? How can participants be assured that instructors are properly credentialed to teach courses online? What different business models are being used by institutions like Coursera to conduct these MOOC courses? What experimental assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can teachers handle problems like low learner motivation and high student attrition?

As digital learning becomes more prolific there is a increasing desire to be aware of how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Researchers and numerous other participants would like to better perceive the outcomes of these significant new open education experiments. Professors want to gain more knowledge about how MOOC classes can be improved. In response to this growing desire for knowledge the inspiring new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these massive online courses and other open education resource subjects. This dramatic new book also considers the key controversies associated with massively open online courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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