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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which explores subjects regarding open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOC). The latest developments in electronic education technology are providing the means for learners all around the world to be participants in courses online. Massive open online courses (MOOCs) and similar experiments with open education are allowing millions of self-directed online learners around the globe to learn from well-known professors. These MOOC courses are ordinarily free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are several topics that e-learning institutions are having to attend to more than ever because distance learning technology is advancing so swiftly. This scholarly volume offer guidelines for educators hoping to create a highly engaging MOOC-based learning environment. How can we certify that the instruction provided by these massively open online courses is good? How can stakeholders make sure that teachers are properly credentialed to teach online courses? What different business models are being used by institutions like Broward College to conduct these MOOC classes? What assessment strategies and original teaching practices are in use today? How can participants deal with low student motivation and high student dropout rates?

As online learning becomes more widespread there is a increasing need to comprehend how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Academics and lots of other participants need to gain more knowledge about these compelling new open educational endeavours. Trainers want to know how these massively open online courses can be improved. To handle this crescive demand for information the interesting new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these MOOCs and other open educational resource topics. This exciting new book also discusses the key controversies associated with massive open online courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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