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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which describes subjects having to do with open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Modern changes in distance learning technology have provided the means for humans in all parts of the world to take part in online courses. These online MOOC courses are generally free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are several topics that elearning technology institutions are having to deal with more than ever because online learning technology is advancing so swiftly. This scholarly volume offer guidelines for educators hoping to create a highly engaging MOOC-based learning environment. How can participants be assured that the quality of these MOOC courses is adequate? How can stakeholders ensure that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online courses? What different business strategies are being used by organizations like Cocos (Keeling) Islands to conduct these MOOC courses? What experimental teaching practices and evaluation strategies are in use today? How can organizations deal with the problems of poor learner motivation and high attrition?

As e-learning becomes more prolific there is a desire to better understand how MOOCs are being conducted. Students and many other stakeholders want to gain a better understanding of these promising new open educational undertakings. Researchers want to gain an understanding of how MOOC courses can be enhanced. To respond to this developing desire for facts the scholarly new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of massive open online courses and other open education issues. This dramatic new book also discusses the most important controversies associated with these MOOC classes and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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