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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that analyzes issues having to do with open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses. The latest advancements in distance learning are making it possible for humans in nations all around the world to take part in courses via the Internet. Massive open online courses are mostly free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are several subjects that learning technology institutions have to struggle with in 2015 because online learning technology is developing so swiftly. This scholarly volume offer guidelines for educators hoping to create a highly engaging MOOC-based learning environment. How can we ensure that the quality of schooling provided by these massively open online courses is adequate? How can we be assured that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOC classes? What business strategies are being used by institutions like Rice University to conduct these MOOC courses? What experimental teaching practices and evaluation strategies are in use today? How can organizations deal with the problems of low student motivation and high learner attrition?

As online education becomes more procurable there is a demand to better understand how MOOCs are being conducted. Trainers and lots of other stakeholders desire to understand the outcomes of these fascinating new open educational initiatives. Public servants want to grasp how MOOC classes can be made better. To meet this expanding desideratum for data the definitive new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open education issues. This book also describes the most important controversies associated with massively open online courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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