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MOOCs and Open Education is a book that investigates topics pertaining to open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses. Modern improvements in digital education technology make it possible for students in nations all around the world to be participants in classes online. Massively open online courses are free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of subjects that distance learning institutions are considering more than ever because e-learning technology is developing so fast. This scholarly volume offer guidelines for educators hoping to create a highly engaging MOOC-based learning environment. How can educators assure that the education provided by these massively open online courses is respectable? How can participants make sure that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach massively open online courses? What business models are being used by organizations like Coursera to conduct these MOOC classes? What innovative teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can we get a handle on inadequate student motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As online learning becomes more abundant there is a expanding desire to be aware of how massive open online courses are being conducted. Public servants and many other participants would like to better comprehend the outcomes of these promising new open educational endeavours. Trainers want to gain an understanding of how these massive open online courses can be made better. In response to this growing desire for knowledge the authoritative 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 scholarly new book also deals with the key controversies associated with massively open online courses and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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