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MOOCs and Open Education is a book that researches subjects having to do with open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses. Brand new evolvements in online education make it possible for humans in all parts of the world to be participants in online classes. These massively open online courses are usually free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of issues that e-learning organizations are struggling with 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 make sure that the quality of schooling provided by these MOOC classes is satisfactory? How can institutions make sure that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOC classes? What business models are being used by organizations like University of Pennsylvania to conduct these MOOCs? What assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can institutions handle issues like low learner motivation and high student attrition?

As learning technology becomes more widespread there is a expanding need to gain more knowledge about how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Researchers and lots of other stakeholders would like to better understand the outcomes of these open education ventures. Scholars want to understand how MOOC classes can be improved. To respond to this crescive demand for data the dramatic new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open education resource topics. This book also analyzes the most important controversies associated with these MOOCs and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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