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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which describes subjects relevant to open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses. Modern improvements in electronic educational technology have provided the means for people in nations all aver the world to take part in classes online. Massive open online courses are free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are several issues that elearning institutions have to consider more than ever because online learning technology is improving so swiftly. This scholarly volume offer guidelines for educators hoping to create a highly engaging MOOC-based learning environment. How can participants guarantee that the quality of instruction provided by these massively open online courses is passable? How can organizations certify that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online MOOC courses? What business models are being used by organizations like Davidson College to conduct these massive open online courses? What teaching practices and evaluation strategies are in use today? How can organizations deal with the problems of poor learner motivation and high dropout rates?

As electronic educational technology becomes more widespread there is a expanding desire to comprehend how these MOOC courses are being conducted. The open educational resources movement was the inspiration for the first MOOCs. Instructors and numerous other stakeholders need to understand the outcomes of these interesting new open education initiatives. Teachers want to perceive how massively open online courses can be enhanced. In response to this crescive need for knowledge the definitive new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these MOOC courses and other open education topics. This scholarly new book also talks about the major controversies associated with MOOC classes and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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