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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which studies subjects having to do with open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOC). New gains in distance learning make it possible for students in every nation on earth to be participants in courses via the Internet. MOOC classes are almost always free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of issues that learning technology institutions have to deal with more than ever because e-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 participants make sure that the quality control for these massively open online courses is good? How can participants make sure that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online MOOC courses? What business strategies are being used by institutions like Ascension to conduct these MOOCs? What evaluation strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can educators manage issues like poor motivation and high student attrition?

As digital elearning technology becomes more available there is a growing demand to be aware of how MOOC classes are being conducted. Corporations and lots of other stakeholders desire to be more aware of the outcomes of these intriguing new open education endeavours. Teachers want to know how these MOOC courses can be made better. To meet this expanding demand for data the sensational new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of MOOCs and other open educational subjects. This dramatic new book also discusses the key controversies associated with MOOC classes and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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