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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that discusses topics regarding open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOC). The latest improvements in elearning technology have provided the means for humans all over the world to participate in classes online. Massively open online courses are mostly free but do not lead to formal accreditation. It is a challenge to motivate and engage students in online environments. There are numerous topics that distance learning institutions are considering in 2015 because distance learning technology is improving so rapidly. How can institutions be assured that the quality of training 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 learners ensure that educators are properly credentialed to teach online? What different business strategies are being used by institutions like Broward College to conduct these MOOCs? What experimental assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can institutions get a handle on inadequate student motivation and high student attrition?

As distance learning technology becomes more widespread there is a necessity to understand how massively open online courses are being conducted. Intellectuals and many other participants want to understand the outcomes of these important new open education undertakings. Educators want to perceive how massively open online courses can be made better. To handle this developing desire for data the scholarly new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of MOOC courses and other open education resource topics. This inspiring new book also deals with the key controversies associated with these MOOC courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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