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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which talks about topics relating to open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses. Recent changes in distance learning technology make it possible for learners in nations all around the world to take courses online. MOOC courses are ordinarily free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of topics that distance learning institutions are having to struggle with more than ever because learning technology is improving so swiftly. This scholarly volume offer guidelines for educators hoping to create a highly engaging MOOC-based learning environment. How can teachers ensure that the quality of education provided by these massively open online courses is acceptable? How can students assure that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach massively open online courses? What different business models are being used by institutions like Coursera to conduct these massive open online courses? What innovative teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can participants manage problems like inadequate motivation and high learner attrition?

As e-learning technology becomes more available there is a increasing need to gain more knowledge about how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Scholars and many other stakeholders desire to gain a better understanding of the outcomes of these exciting new open educational initiatives. Corporations want to know how these massively open online courses can be improved. To satisfy this developing demand for knowledge MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these MOOC courses and other open educational resource subjects. This stimulating new book also deals with the controversies associated with these MOOC courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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