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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which addresses subjects related to open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses. Modern advances in distance learning technology are empowering learners in nations all around the world to participate in online classes. These massive open online courses are almost always free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of issues that learning technology institutions have to deal with today because e-learning technology is improving so fast. 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 education provided by these massively open online courses is acceptable? This book conveys life-changing stories that might inspire others to try experiencing MOOCs and open education. How can students ensure that instructors are properly credentialed to teach MOOCs? What different business strategies are being used by organizations like Coursera to conduct these MOOC courses? What evaluation strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can participants deal with the problems of poor student motivation and high learner attrition?

As distance learning technology becomes more commonplace there is a necessity to perceive how MOOC classes are being conducted. Educators and numerous other stakeholders want to better understand the outcomes of these intriguing new open educational endeavours. Everyone wants to grasp how MOOC classes can be improved. In response to this growing need for facts MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these massively open online courses and other open educational issues. This exciting new book also analyzes the major controversies associated with these MOOCs and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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