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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which discusses issues pertaining to open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). New advances in learning technology are making it possible for students in every nation on earth to participate in courses via the Internet. These MOOC courses are customarily free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of subjects that e-learning technology institutions have to consider in 2015 because distance learning technology is improving so quickly. This scholarly volume offer guidelines for educators hoping to create a highly engaging MOOC-based learning environment. How can teachers assure that the instruction provided by these MOOC courses is satisfactory? How can learners be assured that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOC classes? What business strategies are being used by organizations like Bowling Green State University to conduct these massive open online courses? How can stakeholders deal with inadequate student motivation and high attrition?

As elearning becomes more abundant there is a expanding necessity to perceive how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Universities and numerous other stakeholders want to understand these important new open education undertakings. Scholars want to gain an understanding of how these massively open online courses can be improved. To respond to this developing desire for knowledge the interesting new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of MOOC courses and other open educational topics. This book also examines the controversies associated with these online MOOCs and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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