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MOOCs and Open Education is a book that researches issues relevant to open educational resources and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Recent advances in distance learning technology are empowering humans in every nation on earth to be participants in courses online. Massively open online courses are normally free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are many issues that online education organizations have to consider today because online learning technology is developing so quickly. This scholarly volume offer guidelines for educators hoping to create a highly engaging MOOC-based learning environment. How can participants guarantee that the quality of these MOOC courses is adequate? How can participants certify that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOCs? What different strategies are being used by institutions like Seattle Central Community College to conduct these MOOC courses? What assessment strategies and experimental teaching practices are optimal? How can organizations manage inadequate learner motivation and high student attrition?

As distance learning becomes more abundant there is a growing demand to gain a better understanding of how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Intellectuals and many other stakeholders would like to better understand these significant new open education endeavours. Scientists want to comprehend how MOOCs can be made better. To meet this growing need for data the new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these MOOC courses and other open educational resource topics. This inspiring new book also describes the controversies associated with MOOC classes and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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