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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that deals with issues related to open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOC). Recent developments in learning technology are making it possible for people in nations all around the world to participate in online courses. MOOC courses are mostly free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are many issues that e-learning institutions must deal with more than ever because distance learning technology is developing so rapidly. This scholarly volume offer guidelines for educators hoping to create a highly engaging MOOC-based learning environment. How can stakeholders guarantee that the quality of teaching provided by these MOOC classes is satisfactory? How can participants assure that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach classes online? What different strategies are being used by organizations like Udacity to conduct these MOOC classes? What evaluation strategies and experimental teaching practices are in use today? How can participants manage issues like inadequate motivation and high student attrition?

As electronic education technology becomes more prolific there is a expanding desideratum to understand how massively open online courses are being conducted. Instructors and lots of other stakeholders need to better understand these exciting new open educational initiatives. Intellectuals want to better understand how massively open online courses can be made better. In response to this developing demand for information MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these online MOOCs and other open educational topics. This thrilling new book also describes the key controversies associated with these massively open online courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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