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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which examines topics relevant to open education resources and massive open online courses. Modern developments in elearning technology are enabling learners in nations all aver the world to participate in online courses. These massive open online courses are customarily free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of issues that elearning technology organizations are dealing with now that technology-enhanced learning is improving so quickly. This scholarly volume offer guidelines for educators hoping to create a highly engaging MOOC-based learning environment. How can organizations assure that the instruction provided by these massively open online courses is passable? How can institutions be assured that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online classes? What different business models are being used by institutions like Meetup to conduct these MOOCs? What original assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can educators manage low learner motivation and high dropout rates?

As online learning becomes more prolific there is a growing desire to gain a better understanding of how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Scientists and many other participants need to better grasp these promising new open educational initiatives. Instructors want to understand how MOOC courses can be made better. To meet this expanding demand for information the new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of MOOC courses and other open education resource topics. This inspiring new book also deals with the most important controversies associated with MOOC courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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