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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which examines topics relevant to open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses. Modern advances in distance learning are empowering people all over the world to be participants in courses online. Massive open online courses are almost always free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are several topics that elearning organizations are struggling with today because online learning technology is developing so rapidly. How can participants assure that the quality control for these MOOC classes is satisfactory? This open education book offers guidelines for others hoping to create a highly engaging MOOC-based learning experience. How can we guarantee that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOC classes? What business models are being used by institutions like Niue to conduct these MOOC courses? What evaluation strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can we deal with the problems of poor learner motivation and high learner attrition?

As technology-enhanced learning becomes more abundant there is a growing need to be aware of how MOOCs are being conducted. Scholars and many other participants would like to better comprehend the outcomes of these fascinating new open educational ventures. Intellectuals want to understand how MOOC classes can be made better. To respond to this crescive desideratum for data the authoritative new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these MOOC courses and other open educational resource issues. This definitive new book also addresses the major controversies associated with massively open online courses and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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