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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that analyzes subjects related to open educational resources and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Brand new advancements in electronic educational technology make it possible for people in all parts of the world to take classes via the Internet. Massively open online courses are generally free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of issues that online learning organizations have to deal with more than ever because online 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 educators be assured that the quality of teaching provided by these massively open online courses is respectable? How can stakeholders guarantee that instructors are properly credentialed to teach online MOOC classes? What different business models are being used by organizations like iversity to conduct these MOOC classes? What evaluation strategies and experimental teaching practices are optimal? How can institutions manage problems like poor learner motivation and high student attrition?

As technology-enhanced learning becomes more prolific there is a growing need to better understand how massively open online courses are being conducted. Teachers and many other stakeholders want to gain a better understanding of these important new open education undertakings. Scholars want to better understand how these massively open online courses can be enhanced. To respond to this growing demand for facts the gripping new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these massive online courses and other open education resource subjects. This inspiring new book also considers the key controversies associated with these massive online courses and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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