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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which considers topics pertaining to open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOC). Recent developments in distance learning technology have provided the means for learners in every nation on earth to be participants in courses via the Internet. MOOCs are usually free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are several issues that learning technology organizations are having to struggle with more than ever because e-learning technology is improving so fast. How can organizations be assured that the quality of education provided by these massively open online courses is all right? This open education book offers guidelines for others hoping to create a highly engaging MOOC-based learning experience. How can organizations be assured that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach courses online? What business strategies are being used by institutions like Google+ to conduct these MOOC classes? What assessment strategies and innovative teaching practices are optimal? How can organizations deal with inadequate motivation and high learner attrition?

As elearning becomes more commonplace there is a necessity to comprehend how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Scholars and lots of other participants want to better comprehend the outcomes of these promising new open education initiatives. Everyone wants to grasp how MOOC classes can be enhanced. To handle this expanding demand for knowledge MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these online MOOCs and other open educational resource subjects. This dramatic new book also describes the key controversies associated with these MOOCs and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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