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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which analyzes issues having to do with open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses. The latest developments in e-learning technology have enabled people in every nation on earth to take part in courses online. These MOOCs are free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous topics that distance learning institutions are having to deal with more than ever because online learning technology is developing so quickly. This scholarly volume offer guidelines for educators hoping to create a highly engaging MOOC-based learning environment. How can participants make sure that the education provided by these MOOC courses is decent? How can we be assured that teachers are properly credentialed to teach online? What business strategies are being used by organizations like Seattle Central Community College to conduct these MOOCs? What teaching practices and evaluation strategies are in use today? How can teachers handle problems like inadequate motivation and high attrition?

As online learning becomes more widespread there is a developing demand to be aware of how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Researchers and numerous other stakeholders desire to better understand these intriguing new open educational initiatives. Educators want to understand how these MOOC classes can be improved. To respond to this desire for facts the inspiring new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these online MOOC courses and other open education resource issues. This authoritative new book also talks about the controversies associated with these massive open online courses and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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