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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which discusses issues relevant to open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). New advances in elearning have provided the means for people in all parts of the world to take online courses. MOOC courses are free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of subjects that elearning institutions are having to struggle with today because online 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 educators be assured that the education provided by these MOOCs is acceptable? How can we certify that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online classes? What business models are being used by organizations like Howland Island to conduct these MOOC classes? What teaching practices and original assessment strategies are in use today? How can educators manage inadequate learner motivation and high student dropout rates?

As digital education technology becomes more widespread there is a growing desire to perceive how MOOCs are being conducted. Instructors and many other participants want to be more aware of these exciting new open educational initiatives. Everybody wants to perceive how these MOOCs can be improved. To respond to this developing desire for details the authoritative new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these massively open online courses and other open education issues. This book also examines the key controversies associated with these MOOC classes and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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