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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that considers subjects having to do with open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOC). The latest changes in elearning are empowering people all over the world to take online classes. These online MOOCs are normally free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few topics that online learning organizations have to consider today because distance 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 educators make sure that the quality of these MOOCs is good? How can institutions make sure that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online? What different business strategies are being used by organizations like University of Colorado Boulder to conduct these MOOC classes? What experimental teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can we manage issues like inadequate motivation and high dropout rates?

As distance learning technology becomes more procurable there is a expanding necessity to better understand how these MOOCs are being conducted. Scientists and numerous other participants need to gain a better understanding of these compelling new open education undertakings. Scientists want to know how massive open online courses can be improved. To meet this expanding demand for data the definitive new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these MOOC classes and other open educational resource issues. This amazing new book also considers the most important controversies associated with these MOOC classes and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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