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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which explores topics regarding open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOC). The latest improvements in online learning have empowered learners in nations all around the world to be participants in courses online. These MOOC classes are almost always free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous issues that e-learning organizations have to struggle with today because online learning technology is advancing so rapidly. This scholarly volume offer guidelines for educators hoping to create a highly engaging MOOC-based learning environment. How can we ensure that the quality of education provided by these MOOCs is decent? How can institutions make sure that instructors are properly credentialed to teach classes online? What business models are being used by organizations like edX to conduct these massively open online courses? What teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can participants handle inadequate student motivation and high student attrition?

As distance learning becomes more prolific there is a desideratum to be aware of how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Corporations and numerous other participants desire to gain more knowledge about the outcomes of these exciting new open educational experiments. Instructors want to understand how these MOOCs can be made better. In response to this demand for details the thrilling new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of massive open online courses and other open educational topics. This thrilling new book also explores the major controversies associated with MOOC classes and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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