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MOOCs and Open Education is a book that reviews subjects related to open educational resources and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Modern changes in learning technology are providing the means for students in all parts of the world to take part in courses via the Internet. These massively open online courses are ordinarily free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few topics that distance learning organizations are having to attend to today because e-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 be assured that the training provided by these MOOC classes is acceptable? How can learners be assured that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online? What business models are being used by institutions like United Kingdom to conduct these MOOC classes? What original assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can organizations manage problems like inadequate learner motivation and high attrition?

As electronic education technology becomes more commonplace there is a increasing necessity to better understand how MOOC classes are being conducted. Researchers and numerous other participants would like to better understand the outcomes of these new open educational endeavours. Scientists want to grasp how these massive open online courses can be made better. To respond to this desire for facts the intriguing new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of MOOC courses and other open educational subjects. This exciting new book also discusses the major controversies associated with MOOC courses and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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