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MOOCs and Open Education is a book that considers topics having to do with open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses. The latest developments in learning technology are making it possible for humans all over the world to take part in courses via the Internet. MOOC courses are ordinarily free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. A MOOC is an online course which uses the Internet to provide open access and unlimited student participation. There are several subjects that e-learning technology institutions are having to struggle with in 2015 because distance learning technology is developing so quickly. This scholarly volume offer guidelines for educators hoping to create a highly engaging MOOC-based learning environment. How can educators ensure that the training provided by these massively open online courses is respectable? How can learners certify that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online MOOC classes? What different business strategies are being used by institutions like Massachusetts Institute of Technology to conduct these MOOC classes? What experimental teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can stakeholders manage problems like poor learner motivation and high student attrition?

As digital learning technology becomes more available there is a increasing desideratum to gain a better understanding of how massively open online courses are being conducted. Students and many other participants need to better perceive the outcomes of these exciting new open education initiatives. Universities want to grasp how these massively open online courses can be enhanced. To meet this need for information MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of MOOC courses and other open educational topics. This stimulating new book also researches the major controversies associated with MOOC classes and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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