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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which discusses topics regarding open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). The latest developments in electronic educational technology are providing the means for people in all parts of the world to take online classes. These massive open courses are typically free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous issues that distance learning institutions are having to consider more than ever because e-learning technology is developing so swiftly. This scholarly volume offer guidelines for educators hoping to create a highly engaging MOOC-based learning environment. How can participants be assured that the teaching provided by these MOOC classes is passable? How can organizations make sure that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified for online teaching? What strategies are being used by organizations like Coursera to conduct these massively open online courses? What teaching practices and evaluation strategies are optimal? How can educators manage issues like low student motivation and high student attrition?

As online learning becomes more prolific there is a increasing demand to be aware of how MOOC courses are being conducted. Scholars and numerous other participants would like to better comprehend the outcomes of these interesting new open educational endeavours. Everyone wants to perceive how these massively open online courses can be enhanced. In response to this desire for details MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of MOOCs and other open educational resource topics. This gripping new book also researches the key controversies associated with these massive online courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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