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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which examines topics related to open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). The latest improvements in online education technology are enabling people in nations all aver the world to be participants in classes online. Massively open online courses are normally free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of subjects that distance learning institutions are having to deal with in 2015 because online learning technology is advancing so quickly. This scholarly volume offer guidelines for educators hoping to create a highly engaging MOOC-based learning environment. How can participants be assured that the education provided by these MOOCs is acceptable? This book conveys life-changing stories that might inspire others to try experiencing MOOCs and open education. How can we assure that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach massively open online courses? What different business models are being used by organizations like Qatar to conduct these massively open online courses? What teaching practices and innovative assessment strategies are optimal? How can educators deal with poor learner motivation and high attrition?

As digital learning technology becomes more commonplace there is a necessity to gain a better understanding of how massive open online courses are being conducted. The open educational resources movement was the inspiration for the first MOOCs. Students and numerous other stakeholders desire to gain more knowledge about these open education experiments. Academics want to perceive how massively open online courses can be made better. To meet this developing need for details the intriguing new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of MOOC classes and other open education topics. This book also discusses the controversies associated with these massive online courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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