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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which explores subjects pertaining to open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses. Modern advances in distance learning technology have made it possible for humans in nations all around the world to be participants in courses via the Internet. Massive Open Online Courses (MOOCs) allow an unlimited number of learners in a single class. MOOC classes are generally free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are many subjects that online learning organizations must deal with in 2015 because e-learning technology is advancing so rapidly. This scholarly volume offer guidelines for educators hoping to create a highly engaging MOOC-based learning environment. How can participants certify that the quality of teaching provided by these massively open online courses is passable? How can participants certify that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online MOOC courses? What business models are being used by organizations like Santa Clara University to conduct these MOOC courses? What assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can institutions manage problems like inadequate learner motivation and high dropout rates?

As digital education technology becomes more prolific there is a growing desideratum to gain a better understanding of how massively open online courses are being conducted. Students and numerous other stakeholders need to better perceive the outcomes of these new open education initiatives. Instructors want to gain more knowledge about how massive open online courses can be improved. To respond to this developing desire for knowledge 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 subjects. This intriguing new book also considers the key controversies associated with these online MOOCs and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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