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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which examines subjects relevant to open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses. Recent advancements in distance learning technology enable learners all around the world to participate in classes online. MOOC classes are ordinarily free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of subjects that online learning organizations have to deal with more than ever because e-learning technology is advancing so fast. This scholarly volume offer guidelines for educators hoping to create a highly engaging MOOC-based learning environment. How can institutions be assured that the quality of teaching provided by these MOOC courses is good? How can we certify that instructors are properly credentialed to teach massively open online courses? What business models are being used by organizations like UC Berkeley to conduct these massively open online courses? What teaching practices and experimental assessment strategies are in use today? How can educators manage inadequate motivation and high learner attrition?

As online education technology becomes more available there is a developing demand to perceive how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Lecturers and many other participants desire to understand the outcomes of these important new open education endeavours. Lecturers want to better understand how massively open online courses can be enhanced. In response to this growing desire for facts the definitive new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these massive online courses and other open educational topics. This exciting new book also considers the most important controversies associated with these massive open courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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