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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that reviews topics having to do with open education resources and massive open online courses (MOOC). Modern changes in learning technology are enabling people in nations all around the world to be participants in online classes. Massive open online courses (MOOCs) and similar experiments with open education are allowing millions of self-directed online learners around the globe to learn from well-known professors. These online MOOCs are customarily free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are several subjects that e-learning organizations are having to attend to more than ever because learning technology is developing so quickly. This scholarly volume offer guidelines for educators hoping to create a highly engaging MOOC-based learning environment. How can we make sure that the quality of education provided by these massive open online courses is good? How can students certify that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOC classes? What different business strategies are being used by institutions like United States to conduct these massively open online courses? What experimental evaluation strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can teachers deal with the problems of low motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As digital e-learning technology becomes more procurable there is a increasing desideratum to comprehend how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Scholars and many other stakeholders need to better comprehend these interesting new open education endeavours. Researchers want to better understand how these massively open online courses can be made better. To respond to this expanding need for facts the gripping new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these MOOCs and other open educational resource subjects. This inspiring new book also discusses the key controversies associated with these online MOOCs and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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