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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which researches subjects regarding open educational resources and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Brand new developments in distance learning technology are making it possible for students in all parts of the world to be participants in courses online. Massively open online courses are almost always free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few topics that learning technology organizations are dealing with today because distance learning technology is improving so swiftly. This scholarly volume offer guidelines for educators hoping to create a highly engaging MOOC-based learning environment. How can we guarantee that the quality of these MOOC classes is tolerable? How can institutions make sure that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach classes online? What business strategies are being used by organizations like The New School to conduct these MOOC classes? What teaching practices and experimental evaluation strategies are in use today? How can organizations deal with the problems of inadequate motivation and high attrition?

As online learning technology becomes more available there is a growing necessity to gain more knowledge about how MOOC courses are being conducted. Scientists and many other participants desire to better understand the outcomes of these intriguing new open educational endeavours. Teachers want to gain an understanding of how these massively open online courses can be made better. To respond to this desideratum for details the intriguing new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these massively open online courses and other open educational resource issues. This thrilling new book also discusses the key controversies associated with these massive open online courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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