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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that reviews topics relating to open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOC). The latest advances in distance learning technology enable people in all parts of the world to be participants in classes online. Massively open online courses are free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of topics that e-learning technology institutions are having to consider today because e-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 participants ensure that the training provided by these massively open online courses is decent? How can organizations assure that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified for online teaching? What business models are being used by institutions like Coursera to conduct these MOOCs? What assessment strategies and experimental teaching practices are optimal? How can participants manage problems like poor student motivation and high student attrition?

As distance learning technology becomes more available there is a developing need to understand how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Students and numerous other stakeholders need to better comprehend the outcomes of these intriguing new open educational experiments. People want to perceive how these massively open online courses can be enhanced. To satisfy this desideratum for details the stimulating new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these online MOOCs and other open education issues. This exciting new book also analyzes the key controversies associated with these massively open online courses and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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