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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which explores subjects having to do with open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOC). Recent evolvements in electronic educational technology are empowering people in all parts of the world to participate in courses online. MOOC classes are almost always free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of issues that learning technology organizations are dealing with today because online education technology is developing so fast. This scholarly volume offer guidelines for educators hoping to create a highly engaging MOOC-based learning environment. How can participants ensure that the quality of education provided by these massively open online courses is adequate? How can learners guarantee that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach courses online? What business models are being used by organizations like Cornell University to conduct these massive open online courses? What teaching practices and original assessment strategies are optimal? How can institutions manage inadequate student motivation and high attrition?

As distance learning technology becomes more prolific there is a increasing desire to better understand how massive open online courses are being conducted. Researchers and lots of other stakeholders would like to gain a better understanding of these exciting new open educational initiatives. Everyone wants to comprehend how MOOCs can be enhanced. In response to this desire for details the book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these online MOOC courses and other open education topics. This interesting new book also describes the major controversies associated with massively open online courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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