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MOOCs and Open Education is a book that describes subjects related to open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Modern changes in distance learning technology are empowering humans in all parts of the world to be participants in online courses. MOOCs are customarily free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. A MOOC is an online course which uses the Internet to provide open access and unlimited student participation. There are numerous subjects that elearning technology institutions are struggling with in 2015 because online learning technology is developing so fast. This book answers many questions about MOOCs and other forms of open education. This scholarly volume offer guidelines for educators hoping to create a highly engaging MOOC-based learning environment. How can stakeholders make sure that the quality of schooling provided by these massively open online courses is respectable? How can organizations ensure that teachers are properly credentialed to teach MOOCs? What strategies are being used by institutions like Coursera to conduct these MOOC classes? What teaching practices and innovative assessment strategies are in use today? How can teachers deal with inadequate learner motivation and high attrition?

As technology-enhanced learning becomes more procurable there is a expanding desire to gain more knowledge about how MOOC classes are being conducted. Scholars and numerous other participants desire to understand the outcomes of these interesting new open educational undertakings. People want to perceive how massive open online courses can be enhanced. In response to this increasing desideratum for knowledge the thrilling new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these MOOC classes and other open educational issues. This authoritative new book also analyzes the major controversies associated with MOOC courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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