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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which talks about subjects relating to open education resources and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Modern developments in distance learning technology have made it possible for students in nations all aver the world to be participants in courses via the Internet. These massive open courses are free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous subjects that elearning technology institutions have to deal with today because online learning technology is developing so fast. This scholarly volume offer guidelines for educators hoping to create a highly engaging MOOC-based learning environment. How can teachers certify that the quality control for these massively open online courses is acceptable? How can organizations be assured that lecturers are properly credentialed for teaching online? What different business strategies are being used by institutions like UC Berkeley to conduct these MOOC courses? What assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can educators manage low motivation and high student dropout rates?

As online learning becomes more available there is a expanding necessity to understand how MOOC courses are being conducted. Students and many other stakeholders would like to gain a better understanding of the outcomes of these important new open educational endeavours. Teachers want to understand how these massively open online courses can be made better. To meet this need for facts the scholarly new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open education subjects. This stimulating new book also talks about the major controversies associated with these MOOCs and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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