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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which reviews topics pertaining to open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses. New advances in distance learning technology make it possible for students all over the world to participate in online courses. MOOCs are open because they encourage open access via the Internet for all learners. These MOOCs are typically free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of subjects that elearning technology organizations are having to consider more than ever because e-learning technology is advancing so rapidly. This collected edition details a series of recent reports and interesting announcements related to MOOCs. This scholarly volume offer guidelines for educators hoping to create a highly engaging MOOC-based learning environment. How can we guarantee that the teaching provided by these MOOC classes is adequate? How can we ensure that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online classes? What different business models are being used by institutions like Poland to conduct these MOOC courses? What teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can we manage problems like poor student motivation and high attrition?

As e-learning becomes more commonplace there is a developing desire to perceive how MOOC courses are being conducted. Academics and lots of other stakeholders would like to better understand these new open educational endeavours. Everybody wants to gain more knowledge about how massive open online courses can be improved. To satisfy this expanding desideratum for information the stimulating new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these massive open online courses and other open education resource issues. This interesting new book also examines the controversies associated with MOOC classes and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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