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MOOCs and Open Education is a book that considers topics having to do with open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses. The latest evolvements in digital education technology are enabling people all over the world to be participants in classes online. MOOC classes are free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of issues that learning technology institutions are having to consider now that e-learning technology is developing so rapidly. 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 massive open online courses is satisfactory? How can institutions guarantee that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online courses? What different business strategies are being used by organizations like Coursera to conduct these MOOC classes? What original assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can educators manage inadequate student motivation and high student attrition?

As distance learning becomes more abundant there is a growing desire to better understand how MOOC classes are being conducted. Educators and lots of other participants would like to understand the outcomes of these exciting new open educational undertakings. Instructors want to comprehend how MOOC classes can be enhanced. To satisfy this desire for data MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of MOOC classes and other open education issues. This definitive new book also considers the controversies associated with these massive open online courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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