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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which talks about issues having to do with open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOC). Recent advances in technology-enhanced learning have made it possible for humans all over the world to participate in online classes. Massive open online courses are typically free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of topics that e-learning institutions are having to consider in 2015 because elearning technology is advancing so swiftly. This scholarly volume offer guidelines for educators hoping to create a highly engaging MOOC-based learning environment. How can institutions certify that the schooling provided by these MOOC courses is tolerable? This open education book offers guidelines for others hoping to create a highly engaging MOOC-based learning experience. How can stakeholders ensure that instructors are properly credentialed to teach MOOC classes? What different business models are being used by organizations like Hong Kong to conduct these MOOCs? What experimental evaluation strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can institutions deal with poor learner motivation and high attrition?

As distance learning becomes more widespread there is a developing desire to understand how MOOC courses are being conducted. Students and lots of other stakeholders want to better comprehend the outcomes of these interesting new open education initiatives. Instructors want to gain more knowledge about how massively open online courses can be improved. To respond to this growing need for data MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these massively open online courses and other open educational issues. This book also studies the major controversies associated with these MOOCs and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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