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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which examines subjects relating to open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). The latest advances in distance learning technology have empowered people in all parts of the world to take online classes. Massive open online courses are normally free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of subjects that e-learning institutions are having to consider now that elearning technology is improving so fast. This scholarly volume offer guidelines for educators hoping to create a highly engaging MOOC-based learning environment. How can participants guarantee that the quality of instruction provided by these massively open online courses is acceptable? How can students ensure that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online classes? What different business strategies are being used by institutions like Stanford University to conduct these MOOCs? What evaluation strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can we handle poor learner motivation and high student dropout rates?

As technology-enhanced learning becomes more prolific there is a growing demand to gain more knowledge about how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Trainers and numerous other stakeholders would like to better comprehend these compelling new open education endeavours. Everyone wants to perceive how these massively open online courses can be made better. To respond to this expanding demand for data the authoritative new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these online MOOCs and other open education topics. This sensational new book also explores the controversies associated with MOOC classes and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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