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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that examines subjects related to open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOC). The latest advancements in learning technology are making it possible for people all over the world to take online classes. These massively open online courses are commonly free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous issues that e-learning institutions are dealing with now that technology-enhanced learning is advancing so fast. This scholarly volume offer guidelines for educators hoping to create a highly engaging MOOC-based learning environment. How can stakeholders assure that the quality of schooling provided by these MOOC courses is adequate? How can participants assure that educators are properly credentialed to teach online MOOC classes? What business models are being used by organizations like Coursera to conduct these massively open online courses? What assessment strategies and innovative teaching practices are in use today? How can teachers manage low student motivation and high student dropout rates?

As distance learning technology becomes more abundant there is a growing desire to better understand how these MOOCs are being conducted. Students and numerous other stakeholders desire to gain more knowledge about these new open educational initiatives. Students want to grasp how massively open online courses can be enhanced. To meet this crescive need for knowledge the gripping new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these massive online courses and other open educational resource subjects. This stimulating new book also talks about the controversies associated with MOOC courses and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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