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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which discusses topics related to open educational resources and massive open online courses (MOOC). Brand new advances in elearning are empowering learners in every nation on earth to take courses online. Massively open online courses are commonly free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are many topics that online education organizations have to deal with today because technology-enhanced learning is improving so rapidly. This scholarly volume offer guidelines for educators hoping to create a highly engaging MOOC-based learning environment. How can institutions ensure that the quality of these MOOC classes is adequate? This open education book offers guidelines for others hoping to create a highly engaging MOOC-based learning experience. How can participants guarantee that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOC classes? What different business strategies are being used by institutions like FutureLearn to conduct these MOOCs? What experimental teaching practices and evaluation strategies are in use today? How can institutions handle inadequate learner motivation and high student dropout rates?

As e-learning becomes more widespread there is a developing necessity to better understand how MOOC classes are being conducted. Academics and many other participants want to understand the outcomes of these important new open educational initiatives. Scholars want to perceive how massive open online courses can be improved. In response to this growing demand for information the intriguing new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these online MOOCs and other open educational resource issues. This stimulating new book also considers the most important controversies associated with these massive online courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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