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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that describes topics having to do with open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). The latest changes in distance learning technology are making it possible for people in all parts of the world to be participants in online courses. MOOC courses are mostly free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of issues that online education institutions have to deal with more than ever because elearning technology is improving so rapidly. This scholarly volume offer guidelines for educators hoping to create a highly engaging MOOC-based learning environment. How can organizations be assured that the education provided by these massively open online courses is all right? How can institutions make sure that teachers are properly credentialed to teach classes online? What different strategies are being used by institutions like edX to conduct these MOOC courses? What evaluation strategies and experimental teaching practices are optimal? How can stakeholders get a handle on inadequate student motivation and high learner attrition?

As digital e-learning technology becomes more available there is a increasing demand to grasp how massively open online courses are being conducted. Trainers and lots of other stakeholders would like to better understand the outcomes of these interesting new open educational undertakings. Educators want to understand how MOOCs can be improved. To respond to this crescive need for information the sensational new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these massive online courses and other open educational topics. This thrilling new book also explores the most important controversies associated with these MOOC classes and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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