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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which examines issues regarding open educational resources and massively open online courses (MOOC). Brand new gains in online learning have made it possible for humans all over the world to participate in online classes. These massively open online courses are generally free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are several topics that online education organizations have to deal with more than ever because distance learning technology is improving so fast. This scholarly volume offer guidelines for educators hoping to create a highly engaging MOOC-based learning environment. How can participants be assured that the training provided by these MOOC classes is good? How can learners make sure that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach massively open online courses? What business models are being used by organizations like Johns Hopkins University to conduct these massive open online courses? What teaching practices and original assessment strategies are optimal? How can we handle problems like poor motivation and high attrition?

As online education technology becomes more abundant there is a developing demand to understand how these MOOCs are being conducted. Lecturers and many other stakeholders desire to better comprehend these promising new open educational undertakings. Corporations want to better understand how these MOOC classes can be improved. To satisfy this desideratum for data the exciting new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of massive open online courses and other open educational issues. This inspiring new book also researches the controversies associated with these online MOOCs and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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