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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which talks about subjects related to open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOC). Recent advances in electronic education technology have enabled students in nations all around the world to take classes via the Internet. Massively open online courses are almost always free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of issues that e-learning technology institutions have to deal with more than ever because online learning technology is improving so quickly. This scholarly volume offer guidelines for educators hoping to create a highly engaging MOOC-based learning environment. How can educators guarantee that the quality of schooling provided by these massively open online courses is good? How can institutions guarantee that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach courses online? What different business models are being used by institutions like Rwaq to conduct these MOOCs? What assessment strategies and innovative teaching practices are optimal? Interaction, feedback and online support are the most important things that help students succeed in MOOC courses. How can educators manage problems like low student motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As online learning technology becomes more available there is a demand to grasp how massively open online courses are being conducted. Academics and many other stakeholders want to better understand the outcomes of these new open education ventures. Trainers want to know how these massively open online courses can be improved. To meet this growing desire for details the exciting new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these massive open courses and other open educational resource issues. This thrilling new book also describes the controversies associated with these online MOOC courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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