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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which considers subjects pertaining to open education resources and massively open online courses. New improvements in online learning technology enable people in all parts of the world to take part in online courses. These massive open online courses are usually free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of topics that elearning technology organizations have to deal with today because distance learning technology is improving so quickly. This scholarly volume offer guidelines for educators hoping to create a highly engaging MOOC-based learning environment. How can participants be assured that the quality of teaching provided by these MOOC courses is satisfactory? How can stakeholders be assured that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online MOOC courses? What different business strategies are being used by organizations like California Institute of Technology to conduct these MOOC classes? What assessment strategies and original teaching practices are optimal? How can institutions handle poor motivation and high learner attrition?

As technology-enhanced learning becomes more prolific there is a need to be aware of how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Trainers and numerous other stakeholders would like to better comprehend the outcomes of these fascinating new open education initiatives. Scientists want to know how massive open online courses can be enhanced. In response to this increasing demand for data the gripping new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of massive open online courses and other open education subjects. This definitive new book also investigates the key 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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