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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that deals with topics relating to open education resources and massively open online courses. Modern evolvements in distance learning technology are providing the means for people in nations all around the world to be participants in classes online. These massive open courses are typically free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of issues that online learning organizations are having to deal with more than ever because online education technology is developing so rapidly. This scholarly volume offer guidelines for educators hoping to create a highly engaging MOOC-based learning environment. How can we guarantee that the schooling provided by these MOOC classes is passable? How can participants be assured that educators are properly credentialed to teach MOOCs? What strategies are being used by organizations like Udemy to conduct these MOOC courses? What teaching practices and experimental evaluation strategies are in use today? How can teachers handle issues like poor learner motivation and high attrition?

As e-learning technology becomes more commonplace there is a expanding demand to perceive how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Lecturers and lots of other participants need to gain a better understanding of these compelling new open educational experiments. Universities want to perceive how MOOCs can be improved. Online assessments for MOOCs can be difficult to conduct effectively and reliably. To meet this increasing need for details the stimulating new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of MOOC classes and other open educational resource issues. This sensational new book also discusses the major 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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