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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that discusses topics having to do with open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOC). Modern improvements in electronic education technology are enabling learners in all parts of the world to be participants in classes via the Internet. MOOC classes are commonly free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of subjects that elearning institutions have to consider in 2015 because technology-enhanced learning is developing so swiftly. This scholarly volume offer guidelines for educators hoping to create a highly engaging MOOC-based learning environment. How can participants ensure that the quality of training provided by these MOOC classes is adequate? How can participants ensure that instructors are properly credentialed to teach online MOOC classes? What different business models are being used by organizations like Ukraine to conduct these massive open online courses? What assessment strategies and experimental teaching practices are in use today? How can teachers get a handle on poor learner motivation and high learner attrition?

As distance learning technology becomes more prolific there is a growing need to gain a better understanding of how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Instructors and lots of other participants would like to be more aware of the outcomes of these exciting new open education ventures. Lecturers want to know how MOOC courses can be made better. To respond to this need for details the definitive new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of MOOCs and other open education resource subjects. This new book also considers the controversies associated with these massive online courses and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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