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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that deals with subjects having to do with open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). New changes in distance learning technology are enabling people in all parts of the world to participate in courses via the Internet. MOOCs are massive because there is no limit on the number of participating students. These massive open online courses are almost always free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few issues that elearning organizations are having to deal with in 2015 because online learning technology is developing so fast. This scholarly volume offer guidelines for educators hoping to create a highly engaging MOOC-based learning environment. How can organizations certify that the instruction provided by these massive open online courses is respectable? How can students make sure that educators are properly credentialed to teach courses online? What strategies are being used by institutions like Cocos (Keeling) Islands to conduct these massively open online courses? What original assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can organizations manage issues like inadequate student motivation and high attrition?

As online learning technology becomes more commonplace there is a growing desire to comprehend how MOOC classes are being conducted. Researchers and lots of other participants would like to gain a better understanding of these promising new open education initiatives. Educators want to gain an understanding of how massively open online courses can be improved. To respond to this desire for knowledge MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these massively open online courses and other open education resource subjects. This thrilling new book also reviews the major controversies associated with MOOC classes and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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