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MOOCs and Open Education is a book that talks about topics relevant to open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). The latest advancements in distance learning are empowering people all around the world to be participants in courses online. Massively open online courses are typically free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of topics that elearning technology institutions have to deal with more than ever because online learning technology is improving so fast. This scholarly volume offer guidelines for educators hoping to create a highly engaging MOOC-based learning environment. How can we make sure that the instruction provided by these MOOC classes is good? How can institutions certify that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach courses online? What business strategies are being used by institutions like Yale University to conduct these massive open online courses? What experimental teaching practices and evaluation strategies are optimal? How can teachers manage low learner motivation and high attrition?

As digital learning becomes more prolific there is a developing desire to gain a better understanding of how MOOCs are being conducted. Lecturers and many other stakeholders desire to better understand these promising new open education undertakings. Corporations want to gain more knowledge about how MOOC classes can be enhanced. To handle this increasing need for facts the new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these MOOC courses and other open education resource topics. This scholarly new book also analyzes the key controversies associated with these MOOC courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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