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MOOCs and Open Education is a book that examines issues having to do with open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOC). Recent advances in online learning are enabling learners in all parts of the world to take part in courses online. Massively open online courses are mostly free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are many topics that distance learning institutions must deal with in 2015 because elearning technology is improving so fast. This scholarly volume offer guidelines for educators hoping to create a highly engaging MOOC-based learning environment. How can we be assured that the quality of education provided by these MOOCs is good? How can stakeholders certify that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online courses? What different business models are being used by organizations like Emory University to conduct these massive open online courses? How can proper quality standards be consistently defined and maintained? What assessment strategies and experimental teaching practices are in use today? How can institutions deal with poor student motivation and high learner attrition?

As online education becomes more widespread there is a growing need to gain a better understanding of how massively open online courses are being conducted. Scientists and numerous other participants desire to better understand the outcomes of these fascinating new open education undertakings. Everybody wants to perceive how these MOOCs can be enhanced. To meet this growing demand for details MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these massive open online courses and other open educational resource topics. This sensational new book also studies the controversies associated with these MOOC classes and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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