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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which addresses topics relating to open education resources and massive open online courses (MOOC). Brand new changes in electronic educational technology are enabling people in every nation on earth to take courses online. Massively open online courses are almost always free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are many topics that online learning technology organizations are having to struggle with now that e-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 participants certify that the quality of schooling provided by these MOOCs is respectable? How can we assure that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online MOOC classes? What different business models are being used by institutions like Ecuador to conduct these MOOC courses? What teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can institutions manage issues like inadequate student motivation and high student dropout rates?

As electronic education technology becomes more available there is a expanding need to be aware of how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Students and numerous other participants want to be more aware of these new open educational endeavours. People want to better understand how these MOOC courses can be improved. To respond to this expanding demand for knowledge the stimulating new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of MOOCs and other open educational topics. This new book also considers the major controversies associated with these MOOC classes and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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