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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which articulates issues related to open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Modern changes in distance learning make it possible for people in every nation on earth to take part in classes online. Massively open online courses are free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are many subjects that online learning technology organizations have to consider now that elearning technology is advancing so fast. This scholarly volume offer guidelines for educators hoping to create a highly engaging MOOC-based learning environment. How can stakeholders ensure that the quality of training provided by these MOOCs is decent? How can students guarantee that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online MOOC courses? What business models are being used by organizations like One Month to conduct these massively open online courses? What assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can stakeholders deal with the issues of low motivation and high learner attrition?

As e-learning technology becomes more available there is a desideratum to better understand how MOOCs are being conducted. Professors and lots of other stakeholders need to understand the outcomes of these open education endeavours. Lecturers want to know how these massively open online courses can be enhanced. In response to this increasing desire for information the gripping new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these massively open online courses and other open education topics. This definitive new book also investigates the key controversies associated with these online MOOCs and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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