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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which analyzes subjects relevant to open education resources and massive open online courses (MOOCs). The latest improvements in distance learning technology are providing the means for students all around the world to be participants in classes via the Internet. These MOOC classes are almost always free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few issues that technology-enhanced learning organizations have to consider more than ever because online learning technology is advancing so quickly. This scholarly volume offer guidelines for educators hoping to create a highly engaging MOOC-based learning environment. How can we certify that the training provided by these massively open online courses is acceptable? How can students ensure that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online courses? What business models are being used by organizations like Udemy to conduct these massively open online courses? What assessment strategies and experimental teaching practices are optimal? How can teachers handle inadequate learner motivation and high attrition?

As distance learning becomes more abundant there is a demand to gain a better understanding of how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Corporations and lots of other participants would like to be more aware of these exciting new open education experiments. Students want to gain an understanding of how MOOC classes can be improved. To respond to this growing demand for details the dramatic new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open educational resource topics. This thrilling new book also considers the major controversies associated with massive open online courses and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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