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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which examines subjects relating to open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOC). Recent improvements in online education technology have provided the means for humans in every nation on earth to be participants in classes via the Internet. These massive online courses are mostly free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous topics that online learning institutions are considering now that distance learning technology is advancing so swiftly. This scholarly volume offer guidelines for educators hoping to create a highly engaging MOOC-based learning environment. How can participants assure that the education provided by these MOOC classes is satisfactory? How can organizations be assured that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOCs? What different business strategies are being used by organizations like Mt. San Jacinto College to conduct these MOOC classes? What innovative teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can participants deal with the issues of inadequate learner motivation and high student dropout rates?

As distance learning technology becomes more widespread there is a expanding need to grasp how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Intellectuals and many other participants need to better perceive the outcomes of these interesting new open education experiments. Intellectuals want to better understand how MOOC classes can be enhanced. To respond to this growing demand for knowledge the intriguing new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these massive open courses and other open education subjects. This gripping new book also examines the major controversies associated with massively open online courses and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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