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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that discusses issues pertaining to open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Brand new developments in electronic educational technology make it possible for students all around the world to be participants in courses online. These massive online courses are commonly free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of topics that learning technology organizations must deal with more than ever because technology-enhanced learning is developing so quickly. This scholarly volume offer guidelines for educators hoping to create a highly engaging MOOC-based learning environment. How can participants assure that the instruction provided by these massively open online courses is satisfactory? How can institutions certify that teachers are properly credentialed to teach online MOOC courses? What different business models are being used by organizations like Colombia to conduct these MOOC courses? What teaching practices and original assessment strategies are optimal? How can institutions manage poor student motivation and high attrition?

As online learning becomes more abundant there is a growing demand to gain a better understanding of how these MOOCs are being conducted. Researchers and lots of other participants need to understand these promising new open educational initiatives. Professors want to perceive how these MOOCs can be made better. In response to this developing need for data MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of MOOCs and other open educational resource issues. This amazing new book also examines the controversies associated with massively open online courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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