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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which studies topics having to do with open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses. The latest evolvements in distance learning technology have provided the means for people in all parts of the world to take part in classes online. Massive open online courses are commonly free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of topics that online learning technology institutions are having to deal with now that online learning technology is improving so quickly. This scholarly volume offer guidelines for educators hoping to create a highly engaging MOOC-based learning environment. How can educators assure that the education provided by these massively open online courses is good? How can organizations certify that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOCs? What different business strategies are being used by institutions like Netherlands to conduct these massive open online courses? What teaching practices and experimental assessment strategies are optimal? How can institutions deal with the issues of poor motivation and high learner attrition?

As electronic education technology becomes more commonplace there is a expanding need to grasp how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Instructors and lots of other participants would like to better comprehend the outcomes of these intriguing new open educational initiatives. Scientists want to comprehend how these MOOC courses can be improved. To handle this growing need for facts the intriguing new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these MOOC courses and other open educational issues. This new book also researches the key controversies associated with these MOOCs and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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