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MOOCs and Open Education is a book that investigates issues pertaining to open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses. The latest developments in distance learning are empowering students in all parts of the world to be participants in courses via the Internet. These MOOC classes are generally free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are several topics that e-learning technology institutions are having to deal with today because distance 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 assure that the quality control for these MOOC classes is respectable? How can we make sure that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach massively open online courses? What business models are being used by institutions like UWashingtonX to conduct these massively open online courses? What experimental assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can institutions get a handle on low learner motivation and high student attrition?

As electronic education technology becomes more commonplace there is a need to comprehend how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Instructors and many other stakeholders desire to better grasp these promising new open educational experiments. Everybody wants to gain an understanding of how these massively open online courses can be improved. To respond to this increasing need for details the thrilling new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these online MOOCs and other open education topics. This dramatic new book also talks about the major controversies associated with these MOOCs and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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