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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that articulates issues regarding open education resources and massive open online courses (MOOC). Modern improvements in e-learning have made it possible for people in nations all aver the world to be participants in online classes. Massively open online courses are generally free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are many subjects that learning technology institutions are considering today because distance learning technology is advancing so rapidly. This scholarly volume offer guidelines for educators hoping to create a highly engaging MOOC-based learning environment. How can organizations guarantee that the quality of these massively open online courses is respectable? How can organizations certify that instructors are properly credentialed to teach courses online? What business strategies are being used by institutions like Georgetown University to conduct these MOOC classes? What teaching practices and original assessment strategies are in use today? How can we get a handle on inadequate motivation and high attrition?

As online learning technology becomes more commonplace there is a increasing desire to understand how MOOCs are being conducted. Academics and many other participants need to gain a better understanding of the outcomes of these open education initiatives. Educators want to gain an understanding of how massively open online courses can be improved. To meet this increasing need for information the book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these massive open online courses and other open education issues. This stimulating new book also deals with the key controversies associated with massive open online courses and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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