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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that discusses subjects having to do with open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOC). Recent advancements in online education make it possible for people all over the world to participate in courses online. These online MOOCs are customarily free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are many subjects that elearning technology organizations have to deal with in 2015 because distance learning technology is advancing so quickly. How can participants guarantee that the quality control for these MOOCs is acceptable? This open education book offers guidelines for others hoping to create a highly engaging MOOC-based learning experience. How can students be assured that instructors are properly credentialed to teach MOOC classes? What different business strategies are being used by institutions like edX to conduct these massively open online courses? What assessment strategies and original teaching practices are optimal? How can teachers manage problems like poor motivation and high attrition?

As distance learning technology becomes more widespread there is a necessity to understand how MOOC courses are being conducted. Universities and many other participants would like to gain a better understanding of the outcomes of these promising new open education undertakings. Scientists want to perceive how these MOOC courses can be enhanced. To satisfy this developing need for facts the sensational new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these online MOOCs and other open educational issues. This interesting new book also researches the controversies associated with these massive open online courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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