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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which considers subjects having to do with open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). The latest advancements in e-learning technology have provided the means for humans in all parts of the world to participate in classes via the Internet. These MOOCs are generally free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. It is a challenge to motivate and engage students in online environments. There are quite a few issues that e-learning technology institutions are having to deal with now that online learning technology is advancing so fast. This scholarly volume offer guidelines for educators hoping to create a highly engaging MOOC-based learning environment. How can we guarantee that the instruction provided by these massive open online courses is passable? How can institutions guarantee that instructors are properly credentialed to teach MOOC classes? What different business models are being used by organizations like Russia to conduct these massive open online courses? What original teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can educators manage poor student motivation and high dropout rates?

As distance learning becomes more widespread there is a increasing necessity to gain a better understanding of how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Professors and numerous other participants want to understand the outcomes of these open educational initiatives. People want to better understand how these MOOC courses can be enhanced. To respond to this need for details the dramatic new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these massive open online courses and other open education topics. This new book also explores the most important controversies associated with MOOC classes and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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