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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which considers subjects related to open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). The latest improvements in technology-enhanced learning are empowering people in nations all around the world to take part in classes online. MOOCs are typically free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are many issues that elearning institutions have to struggle with today because online learning technology is advancing so fast. This scholarly volume offer guidelines for educators hoping to create a highly engaging MOOC-based learning environment. How can participants assure that the teaching provided by these massive open online courses is adequate? How can institutions guarantee that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach classes online? What business models are being used by organizations like Columbia University to conduct these MOOC courses? What teaching practices and original assessment strategies are optimal? How can institutions deal with the problems of inadequate learner motivation and high student attrition?

As distance learning technology becomes more widespread there is a desire to grasp how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Public servants and many other stakeholders would like to better understand the outcomes of these promising new open educational initiatives. Everybody wants to gain more knowledge about how these MOOC classes can be made better. To satisfy this developing need for details the book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of MOOC courses and other open educational issues. This gripping new book also investigates the controversies associated with these massive open courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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