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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that researches issues relevant to open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses. Brand new advances in distance learning technology are providing the means for learners in all parts of the world to take classes via the Internet. These MOOCs are mostly free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few subjects that learning technology institutions are having to consider now that technology-enhanced learning is developing so rapidly. This scholarly volume offer guidelines for educators hoping to create a highly engaging MOOC-based learning environment. How can educators make sure that the education provided by these massively open online courses is passable? How can learners ensure that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach courses online? What business strategies are being used by institutions like Great Basin College to conduct these MOOC classes? What teaching practices and evaluation strategies are in use today? How can educators manage poor learner motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As online education becomes more available there is a demand to comprehend how massive open online courses are being conducted. Scientists and many other participants desire to be more aware of the outcomes of these significant new open education undertakings. Intellectuals want to know how massively open online courses can be enhanced. To satisfy this need for data the stimulating new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open educational topics. This scholarly new book also talks about the controversies associated with MOOCs and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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