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MOOCs and Open Education is a book that examines issues related to open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOC). New evolvements in distance learning technology are providing the means for people in all parts of the world to participate in classes via the Internet. MOOC classes are mostly free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous issues that technology-enhanced learning institutions are having to consider today because e-learning technology is developing so swiftly. This scholarly volume offer guidelines for educators hoping to create a highly engaging MOOC-based learning environment. How can institutions guarantee that the quality of instruction provided by these massive open online courses is adequate? How can we certify that instructors are properly credentialed to teach MOOC classes? What strategies are being used by institutions like Coursera to conduct these massive open online courses? What experimental teaching practices and evaluation strategies are in use today? How can we handle issues like low learner motivation and high learner attrition?

As distance learning technology becomes more widespread there is a developing desire to understand how these MOOCs are being conducted. Trainers and lots of other participants would like to better grasp the outcomes of these promising new open educational initiatives. Universities want to perceive how MOOCs can be made better. To satisfy this growing desire for details the inspiring new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of massive open online courses and other open educational resource topics. This inspiring new book also investigates the major controversies associated with massively open online courses and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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