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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which studies topics pertaining to open education resources and massively open online courses. Modern improvements in technology-enhanced learning are providing the means for humans in all parts of the world to be participants in online courses. These massive online courses are free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous subjects that elearning technology institutions are having to attend to today because elearning technology is improving so fast. This scholarly volume offer guidelines for educators hoping to create a highly engaging MOOC-based learning environment. How can participants assure that the teaching provided by these MOOC courses is good? How can students be assured that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach courses online? What different business models are being used by organizations like Facebook to conduct these MOOCs? What experimental assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can we handle low motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As digital e-learning technology becomes more commonplace there is a increasing need to gain a better understanding of how MOOCs are being conducted. Trainers and lots of other stakeholders would like to better comprehend the outcomes of these interesting new open educational undertakings. People want to perceive how these MOOC courses can be improved. In response to this desire for knowledge MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these massive open online courses and other open educational resource subjects. This interesting new book also reviews the controversies associated with these MOOC courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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