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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that explores subjects related to open educational resources and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Recent changes in distance learning make it possible for humans in every nation on earth to be participants in online courses. These massive open online courses are ordinarily free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of issues that elearning technology institutions have to deal with now that 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 participants certify that the instruction provided by these massively open online courses is passable? How can learners make sure that educators are properly credentialed to teach MOOCs? What business models are being used by organizations like Samoa to conduct these massive open online courses? What experimental teaching practices and evaluation strategies are optimal? How can participants manage issues like inadequate learner motivation and high learner attrition?

As digital education technology becomes more abundant there is a expanding need to understand how MOOC classes are being conducted. Researchers and many other participants want to understand the outcomes of these exciting new open educational undertakings. Everybody wants to gain an understanding of how these massive open online courses can be improved. To respond to this growing need for data the gripping new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of MOOC classes and other open education issues. This inspiring new book also studies the major controversies associated with massive open online courses and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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