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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that researches issues pertaining to open education resources and massive open online courses. The latest advances in distance learning technology are providing the means for humans in all parts of the world to take part in classes via the Internet. MOOCs are massive because there is no limit on the number of participating students. MOOC classes are typically free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are many subjects that online learning organizations are considering now that elearning technology is advancing so swiftly. This scholarly volume offer guidelines for educators hoping to create a highly engaging MOOC-based learning environment. How can institutions guarantee that the quality of teaching provided by these massively open online courses is respectable? How can participants guarantee that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online courses? What business strategies are being used by organizations like United States to conduct these massively open online courses? What experimental teaching practices and evaluation strategies are optimal? How can participants manage problems like inadequate motivation and high student attrition?

As digital learning technology becomes more widespread there is a need to better understand how MOOC classes are being conducted. Universities and many other stakeholders need to gain a better understanding of the outcomes of these exciting new open education ventures. Teachers want to grasp how massive open online courses can be made better. To respond to this expanding desire for information the authoritative new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of MOOC courses and other open educational resource subjects. This definitive new book also examines the controversies associated with massively open online courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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