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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which deals with issues related to open educational resources and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Recent advances in online education make it possible for people in all parts of the world to take online courses. These online MOOC courses are generally free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of topics that distance learning organizations have to consider more than ever because technology-enhanced learning is developing so swiftly. This scholarly volume offer guidelines for educators hoping to create a highly engaging MOOC-based learning environment. How can organizations make sure that the quality of education provided by these MOOC courses is tolerable? How can participants ensure that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOC classes? What business models are being used by institutions like University of Kentucky to conduct these MOOC courses? How can proper quality standards be consistently defined and maintained? What assessment strategies and innovative teaching practices are optimal? How can stakeholders handle problems like low student motivation and high student attrition?

As digital e-learning technology becomes more commonplace there is a expanding desire to perceive how these massive open online courses are being conducted. Researchers and many other stakeholders want to gain more knowledge about the outcomes of these fascinating new open educational initiatives. Everybody wants to gain an understanding of how these MOOC classes can be improved. In response to this demand for details the intriguing new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of massive open online courses and other open educational topics. This sensational new book also discusses the major controversies associated with these MOOCs and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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