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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which describes subjects pertaining to open education resources and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Recent changes in distance learning technology have made it possible for students all over the world to be participants in courses online. These MOOC courses are free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are several subjects that online education organizations are having to attend to in 2015 because e-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 make sure that the quality of instruction provided by these massive open online courses is passable? How can we certify that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach massive open online courses? What business strategies are being used by institutions like University of Minnesota to conduct these massively open online courses? What assessment strategies and innovative teaching practices are in use today? How can we deal with the problems of poor student motivation and high student attrition?

As digital education technology becomes more widespread there is a growing demand to gain a better understanding of how massively open online courses are being conducted. Teachers and many other stakeholders need to understand these fascinating new open education ventures. People want to perceive how these massively open online courses can be enhanced. In response to this increasing desire for data the thrilling new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these online MOOC courses and other open educational resource topics. This intriguing new book also investigates the controversies associated with massively open online courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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