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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which examines issues relevant to open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOC). Modern improvements in online learning technology are empowering people all around the world to participate in online courses. These online MOOC courses are free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are many subjects that e-learning institutions are having to deal with today because online learning technology is developing so rapidly. 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 these MOOC courses is passable? How can participants be assured that instructors are properly credentialed to teach massive open online courses? What business models are being used by organizations like Yale University to conduct these MOOCs? What experimental evaluation strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can participants deal with the issues of low motivation and high learner attrition?

As online education technology becomes more prolific there is a necessity to gain a better understanding of how MOOC courses are being conducted. Universities and numerous other stakeholders would like to better grasp these open educational ventures. People want to gain more knowledge about how MOOC courses can be enhanced. To handle this increasing desideratum for facts the inspiring new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of MOOC courses and other open education resource topics. This scholarly new book also deals with the key controversies associated with MOOC courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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