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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that talks about issues having to do with open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Modern advancements in distance learning technology are enabling people in nations all around the world to take part in online classes. These online MOOCs are typically free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are several topics that e-learning technology organizations are having to consider more than ever 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 participants certify that the quality of training provided by these MOOC classes is decent? How can we be assured that teachers are properly credentialed to teach online MOOC classes? What different business models are being used by organizations like American College of Education to conduct these MOOC classes? What teaching practices and original assessment strategies are in use today? How can teachers get a handle on low learner motivation and high student attrition?

As online learning becomes more abundant there is a expanding desideratum to gain a better understanding of how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Academics and numerous other stakeholders would like to better comprehend the outcomes of these new open education experiments. Scholars want to perceive how these MOOC courses can be made better. To handle this developing demand for facts the intriguing new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these massive online courses and other open educational resource topics. This book also addresses the controversies associated with massive open online courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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