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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which talks about issues relevant to open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). The latest gains in e-learning technology have provided the means for learners all around the world to be participants in online courses. MOOC courses are mostly free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are many topics that e-learning technology organizations are having to consider now that online learning technology is developing so fast. This scholarly volume offer guidelines for educators hoping to create a highly engaging MOOC-based learning environment. How can educators certify that the quality of instruction provided by these MOOCs is tolerable? How can organizations be assured that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach massive open online courses? What different business strategies are being used by institutions like Coursera to conduct these MOOCs? What teaching practices and experimental assessment strategies are optimal? How can institutions deal with the problems of low learner motivation and high attrition?

As distance learning technology becomes more prolific there is a expanding desire to gain more knowledge about how these MOOCs are being conducted. Students and numerous other stakeholders need to be more aware of these compelling new open educational ventures. Everybody wants to gain an understanding of how these MOOC classes can be made better. To satisfy this developing need for knowledge the new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these MOOC courses and other open education issues. This inspiring new book also explores the most important controversies associated with these massive open courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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