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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that analyzes subjects relevant to open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Recent advancements in technology-enhanced learning have empowered people all around the world to take part in online courses. These online MOOCs are commonly free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous topics that e-learning technology organizations have to consider today because learning technology is advancing so swiftly. This book answers many questions about MOOCs and other forms of open education. This scholarly volume offer guidelines for educators hoping to create a highly engaging MOOC-based learning environment. How can educators ensure that the quality of training provided by these massively open online courses is good? MOOCs are a form of distance education. How can participants guarantee that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified for online teaching? What business strategies are being used by organizations like The John Marshall Law School to conduct these MOOC classes? What teaching practices and original assessment strategies are in use today? How can educators handle issues like inadequate learner motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As elearning technology becomes more prolific there is a expanding desire to gain a better understanding of how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Corporations and many other participants need to gain a better understanding of these exciting new open educational experiments. Universities want to gain more knowledge about how these massive open online courses can be enhanced. To satisfy this growing desire for information the stimulating new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of massive open online courses and other open education issues. This interesting new book also addresses the key controversies associated with these online MOOCs and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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