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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that researches subjects relevant to open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). The latest gains in technology-enhanced learning are making it possible for people in nations all around the world to take courses via the Internet. These MOOCs are typically free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of topics that technology-enhanced learning organizations have to consider in 2015 because online education technology is developing 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 control for these massively open online courses is good? How can institutions guarantee that educators are properly credentialed to teach MOOCs? What business models are being used by institutions like WizIQ to conduct these MOOC courses? What teaching practices and evaluation strategies are in use today? How can teachers deal with the issues of low learner motivation and high student attrition?

As digital e-learning technology becomes more available there is a developing desire to grasp how massively open online courses are being conducted. Teachers and numerous other participants want to be more aware of these interesting new open educational endeavours. Trainers want to better understand how these massively open online courses can be made better. To respond to this growing need for information the book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of massive open online courses and other open education subjects. This definitive new book also describes the key controversies associated with these MOOC courses and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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