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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which examines issues having to do with open educational resources and massively open online courses. Brand new gains in elearning are making it possible for students in all parts of the world to take courses via the Internet. These massive online courses are ordinarily free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of subjects that online learning technology institutions have to consider in 2015 because distance learning technology is advancing so quickly. How can educators be assured that the quality of instruction provided by these MOOCs is good? This open education book offers guidelines for others hoping to create a highly engaging MOOC-based learning experience. How can participants certify that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach courses online? What business models are being used by organizations like Khan Academy to conduct these MOOC classes? What experimental teaching practices and evaluation strategies are in use today? How can teachers deal with the issues of inadequate motivation and high student attrition?

As technology-enhanced learning becomes more widespread there is a increasing desire to gain more knowledge about how MOOC classes are being conducted. Scholars and numerous other stakeholders need to better perceive the outcomes of these compelling new open educational endeavours. Educators want to gain more knowledge about how these massively open online courses can be enhanced. To meet this demand for information the dramatic new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these massively open online courses and other open educational subjects. This exciting new book also explores the controversies associated with massively open online courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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