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MOOCs and Open Education is a book that discusses subjects pertaining to open education resources and massive open online courses (MOOCs). The latest advances in online education technology have made it possible for students in nations all around the world to be participants in online classes. These massive open courses are almost always free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous subjects that e-learning technology institutions are having to struggle with more than ever because e-learning technology is improving so rapidly. This scholarly volume offer guidelines for educators hoping to create a highly engaging MOOC-based learning environment. How can institutions assure that the quality of training provided by these massively open online courses is respectable? MOOCs are a form of distance education. How can participants ensure that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online MOOC classes? What business strategies are being used by institutions like Netherlands Antilles to conduct these MOOCs? What experimental teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can participants handle problems like poor student motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As digital e-learning technology becomes more widespread there is a demand to be aware of how massively open online courses are being conducted. Teachers and many other participants would like to understand these intriguing new open education endeavours. Everybody wants to gain an understanding of how these massively open online courses can be made better. To respond to this expanding need for data the intriguing new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these massive open courses and other open education topics. This scholarly new book also studies the major controversies associated with MOOC classes and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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