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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that researches subjects relating to open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). The latest evolvements in e-learning technology are empowering students all around the world to take part in classes online. These MOOC courses are almost always free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous issues that learning technology institutions are having to attend to today because distance learning technology is advancing so rapidly. This scholarly volume offer guidelines for educators hoping to create a highly engaging MOOC-based learning environment. How can educators be assured that the quality of education provided by these MOOCs is passable? How can students guarantee that teachers are properly credentialed to teach online MOOC courses? What business models are being used by institutions like Clipperton Island to conduct these MOOC courses? What experimental teaching practices and evaluation strategies are in use today? How can organizations handle problems like poor student motivation and high student dropout rates?

As electronic education technology becomes more abundant there is a growing need to grasp how these MOOCs are being conducted. Instructors and many other stakeholders need to be more aware of the outcomes of these fascinating new open educational initiatives. Students want to grasp how these massive open online courses can be improved. In response to this growing demand for information the gripping new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these online MOOCs and other open education resource issues. This new book also examines the controversies associated with these massively open online courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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