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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which examines subjects related to open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). The latest improvements in learning technology are empowering people in nations all aver the world to take online courses. These massive open online courses are almost always free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are several issues that e-learning organizations are struggling with in 2015 because distance 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 institutions certify that the education provided by these massively open online courses is tolerable? How can stakeholders guarantee that instructors are properly credentialed to teach online MOOC classes? What business strategies are being used by institutions like Udacity to conduct these massive open online courses? What teaching practices and experimental evaluation strategies are in use today? How can we handle problems like poor learner motivation and high student attrition?

As digital learning becomes more available there is a growing need to be aware of how massively open online courses are being conducted. Students and many other participants need to understand these important new open educational initiatives. Intellectuals want to know how these massively open online courses can be enhanced. To meet this increasing desire for details the intriguing new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these massive open courses and other open education resource topics. This intriguing new book also addresses the most important controversies associated with massive open online courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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