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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which deals with topics pertaining to open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Recent developments in elearning technology enable students all over the world to take classes via the Internet. These massively open online courses are generally free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of topics that e-learning institutions are considering today because technology-enhanced learning is advancing so swiftly. This scholarly volume offer guidelines for educators hoping to create a highly engaging MOOC-based learning environment. How can institutions assure that the quality of teaching provided by these MOOC classes is respectable? How can stakeholders make sure that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online MOOC classes? What different business models are being used by institutions like Udemy to conduct these massively open online courses? What original assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can stakeholders manage issues like low student motivation and high dropout rates?

As online learning becomes more available there is a necessity to better understand how these massive open online courses are being conducted. Scholars and lots of other stakeholders desire to better comprehend the outcomes of these open educational initiatives. Corporations want to gain an understanding of how these MOOC classes can be made better. To handle this increasing demand for information the gripping new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open education issues. This sensational new book also examines the key controversies associated with these online MOOCs and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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