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MOOCs and Open Education is a book that talks about issues related to open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses. New changes in e-learning technology have provided the means for humans in all parts of the world to take part in courses via the Internet. These MOOC courses are ordinarily free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of topics that online education organizations are having to attend to more than ever because online education technology is developing so fast. This scholarly volume offer guidelines for educators hoping to create a highly engaging MOOC-based learning environment. How can institutions be assured that the teaching provided by these massively open online courses is passable? How can participants be assured that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach courses online? What different business models are being used by institutions like Macau to conduct these MOOC classes? What assessment strategies and experimental teaching practices are in use today? How can educators manage problems like poor motivation and high student attrition?

As digital learning becomes more available there is a expanding desire to understand how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Instructors and numerous other stakeholders want to better perceive the outcomes of these interesting new open education ventures. People want to perceive how these MOOC courses can be enhanced. To meet this expanding need for knowledge the inspiring new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open education resource issues. This stimulating new book also considers the controversies associated with these MOOCs and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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