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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that addresses subjects related to open educational resources and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Brand new developments in elearning enable people in nations all aver the world to participate in courses via the Internet. These massive online courses are generally free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few topics that online learning technology organizations have to consider today because distance learning technology is improving so swiftly. This scholarly volume offer guidelines for educators hoping to create a highly engaging MOOC-based learning environment. How can participants certify that the teaching provided by these MOOC courses is decent? How can organizations make sure that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online MOOC classes? What business strategies are being used by organizations like Open2Study to conduct these massively open online courses? What innovative teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can educators handle low learner motivation and high attrition?

As distance learning technology becomes more abundant there is a growing necessity to better understand how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Professors and many other participants desire to gain more knowledge about these interesting new open educational undertakings. Everyone wants to gain an understanding of how MOOCs can be improved. In response to this desire for knowledge the exciting new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these massive open courses and other open education issues. This definitive new book also addresses the controversies associated with MOOC courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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