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MOOCs and Open Education is a book that analyzes topics related to open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). The latest improvements in learning technology are enabling students in every nation on earth to be participants in classes via the Internet. These massive online courses are generally free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of topics that online learning technology institutions are considering today because e-learning technology is improving so quickly. This scholarly volume offer guidelines for educators hoping to create a highly engaging MOOC-based learning environment. How can we assure that the quality of teaching provided by these MOOC courses is passable? How can learners be assured that instructors are properly credentialed to teach courses online? What business strategies are being used by institutions like Aland to conduct these MOOC classes? What experimental evaluation strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can stakeholders deal with the problems of poor learner motivation and high student attrition?

As e-learning becomes more commonplace there is a increasing need to be aware of how these massive open online courses are being conducted. Corporations and numerous other participants need to be more aware of these open education experiments. Everybody wants to gain an understanding of how massively open online courses can be enhanced. To respond to this desire for knowledge the sensational new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of MOOC courses and other open educational issues. This new book also describes the major controversies associated with these massively open online courses and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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