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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which considers issues relating to open educational resources and massively open online courses (MOOCs). The latest gains in digital education technology are making it possible for people all over the world to take part in courses via the Internet. Massively open online courses are free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are several subjects that e-learning technology institutions are considering in 2015 because elearning 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 certify that the teaching provided by these MOOC classes is respectable? How can stakeholders guarantee that educators are properly credentialed to teach courses online? What different business strategies are being used by organizations like Princeton University to conduct these MOOC courses? What teaching practices and innovative assessment strategies are optimal? How can teachers deal with inadequate motivation and high student attrition?

As electronic education technology becomes more commonplace there is a growing need to gain more knowledge about how these MOOCs are being conducted. Academics and many other participants desire to gain more knowledge about the outcomes of these new open educational initiatives. Intellectuals want to perceive how MOOCs can be improved. In response to this need for information the exciting new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these MOOCs and other open education resource issues. This inspiring new book also explores the most important controversies associated with MOOCs and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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