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MOOCs and Open Education is a book that investigates issues pertaining to open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses. Modern gains in distance learning are providing the means for people in nations all around the world to be participants in classes online. These online MOOCs are almost always free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are several issues that e-learning technology organizations have to deal with more than ever because online education technology is improving so quickly. This scholarly volume offer guidelines for educators hoping to create a highly engaging MOOC-based learning environment. How can we ensure that the training provided by these MOOCs is passable? How can students be assured that instructors are properly credentialed to teach online MOOC courses? What business models are being used by organizations like FutureLearn to conduct these massively open online courses? What evaluation strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can participants deal with inadequate motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As distance learning becomes more commonplace there is a necessity to be aware of how these massive open online courses are being conducted. Scholars and lots of other participants want to better understand these compelling new open education ventures. Corporations want to know how these massive open online courses can be made better. To handle this demand for knowledge the definitive new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open education issues. This stimulating new book also reviews the most important controversies associated with MOOC courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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