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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which analyzes subjects relating to open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses. New advances in distance learning technology enable people all around the world to participate in classes via the Internet. MOOCs are generally free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are many issues that learning technology organizations are having to deal with now that elearning technology is developing so fast. This scholarly volume offer guidelines for educators hoping to create a highly engaging MOOC-based learning environment. How can organizations guarantee that the training provided by these massive open online courses is satisfactory? This open education book offers guidelines for others hoping to create a highly engaging MOOC-based learning experience. How can organizations ensure that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online MOOC courses? What strategies are being used by institutions like Johns Hopkins University to conduct these MOOC classes? What teaching practices and experimental assessment strategies are in use today? How can participants get a handle on low student motivation and high learner attrition?

As elearning technology becomes more available there is a developing desire to gain more knowledge about how these MOOCs are being conducted. Scientists and lots of other participants need to gain more knowledge about the outcomes of these intriguing new open educational ventures. Everyone wants to gain more knowledge about how these massively open online courses can be improved. To meet this increasing demand for data the exciting new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these massively open online courses and other open educational issues. This sensational new book also considers the major controversies associated with these MOOC classes and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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