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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which considers issues regarding open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses. New improvements in e-learning technology have provided the means for humans in all parts of the world to take part in classes via the Internet. These online MOOCs are free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of subjects that online learning organizations are having to struggle with more than ever because online learning technology is advancing so swiftly. This scholarly volume offer guidelines for educators hoping to create a highly engaging MOOC-based learning environment. How can organizations make sure that the education provided by these massive open online courses is respectable? How can students make sure that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online MOOC classes? What different business models are being used by institutions like Coursera to conduct these MOOC courses? What teaching practices and experimental evaluation strategies are optimal? How can organizations manage issues like inadequate student motivation and high student dropout rates?

As distance learning technology becomes more abundant there is a developing necessity to understand how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Universities and numerous other stakeholders need to better comprehend the outcomes of these significant new open education undertakings. Corporations want to understand how these massively open online courses can be made better. In response to this developing desire for knowledge the definitive new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these massive open online courses and other open education issues. This intriguing new book also describes the major controversies associated with these massive open courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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