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MOOCs and Open Education is a book that discusses topics pertaining to open education resources and massively open online courses. The latest gains in distance learning technology make it possible for students all around the world to be participants in online courses. These MOOC classes are ordinarily free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of issues that online learning institutions are having to deal with today because online learning technology is developing so rapidly. This scholarly volume offer guidelines for educators hoping to create a highly engaging MOOC-based learning environment. How can institutions make sure that the education provided by these MOOCs is acceptable? How can institutions ensure that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOC classes? What different strategies are being used by institutions like University of North Carolina to conduct these massively open online courses? What original assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can teachers deal with the issues of low motivation and high learner attrition?

As electronic education technology becomes more commonplace there is a growing necessity to better understand how these MOOCs are being conducted. Scientists and many other stakeholders want to gain more knowledge about the outcomes of these open education endeavours. Instructors want to know how these MOOC classes can be enhanced. In response to this developing desire for details MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open educational resource subjects. This stimulating new book also investigates the key controversies associated with these massive open online courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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