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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which examines subjects having to do with open education resources and massively open online courses (MOOCs). The latest developments in distance learning technology are empowering people in all parts of the world to take classes via the Internet. These massive open online courses are almost always free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few subjects that online learning organizations have to consider more than ever because e-learning 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 MOOC classes is respectable? How can participants assure that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach massive open online courses? What business models are being used by institutions like Udemy to conduct these MOOCs? What teaching practices and original assessment strategies are optimal? How can we manage issues like inadequate learner motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As distance learning becomes more abundant there is a expanding need to understand how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Intellectuals and many other participants desire to gain more knowledge about the outcomes of these significant new open education ventures. Scientists want to gain more knowledge about how massively open online courses can be enhanced. In response to this growing need for knowledge the intriguing new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these MOOC courses and other open educational topics. This interesting new book also examines the major controversies associated with these online MOOCs and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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