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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that reviews topics having to do with open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Modern gains in distance learning technology have empowered people in every nation on earth to take part in courses online. MOOC classes are generally free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of subjects that e-learning institutions are having to struggle with in 2015 because online learning technology is advancing so swiftly. This scholarly volume offer guidelines for educators hoping to create a highly engaging MOOC-based learning environment. How can institutions assure that the schooling provided by these MOOC classes is good? How can students assure that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online courses? What business strategies are being used by institutions like Dominica to conduct these MOOC classes? What experimental teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can we handle problems like low motivation and high attrition?

As distance learning technology becomes more procurable there is a growing need to better understand how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Teachers and many other participants would like to gain a better understanding of these significant new open educational initiatives. Scientists want to know how MOOCs can be enhanced. To satisfy this developing need for knowledge the intriguing new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of MOOC courses and other open education issues. This amazing new book also considers the major controversies associated with these online MOOC courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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