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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which investigates issues relating to open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOC). Modern changes in distance learning technology are providing the means for people all over the world to participate in online classes. These massive open online courses are almost always free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of issues that online learning technology organizations must deal with today because e-learning technology is advancing so swiftly. This book answers many questions about MOOCs and other forms of open education. This scholarly volume offer guidelines for educators hoping to create a highly engaging MOOC-based learning environment. How can educators assure that the quality of training provided by these massively open online courses is good? How can participants assure that educators are properly credentialed to teach online? What business strategies are being used by organizations like Australia to conduct these MOOC classes? What evaluation strategies and experimental teaching practices are in use today? How can organizations deal with the problems of inadequate motivation and high attrition?

As elearning technology becomes more procurable there is a necessity to better understand how MOOC classes are being conducted. Teachers and many other stakeholders would like to better understand the outcomes of these significant new open educational ventures. Everyone wants to better understand how MOOC courses can be made better. To meet this expanding need for knowledge the amazing new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these MOOC courses and other open educational subjects. This intriguing new book also deals with the major controversies associated with these massive open courses and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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