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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which studies topics having to do with open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOC). Recent evolvements in distance learning technology have provided the means for learners in nations all around the world to take part in online courses. These online MOOCs are typically free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of topics that online education institutions are having to struggle with today because elearning technology is improving so swiftly. 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 teaching provided by these massive open online courses is adequate? How can students certify that teachers are properly credentialed to teach courses online? What business strategies are being used by organizations like University of Houston System to conduct these massively open online courses? What assessment strategies and original teaching practices are in use today? How can organizations manage inadequate motivation and high learner attrition?

As digital educational technology becomes more procurable there is a developing need to perceive how MOOC courses are being conducted. Instructors and numerous other stakeholders would like to be more aware of the outcomes of these important new open educational ventures. Educators want to understand how these massively open online courses can be made better. In response to this developing need for information the new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of MOOC classes and other open education resource issues. This sensational new book also deals with the key controversies associated with massively open online courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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