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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that considers topics regarding open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses. Recent gains in distance learning enable learners in every nation on earth to be participants in classes online. These online MOOCs are usually free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of topics that distance learning organizations are dealing with in 2015 because technology-enhanced learning is developing so rapidly. This scholarly volume offer guidelines for educators hoping to create a highly engaging MOOC-based learning environment. How can participants make sure that the schooling provided by these MOOC classes is good? How can organizations assure that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach courses online? What business strategies are being used by institutions like Yale University to conduct these MOOC courses? What evaluation strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can organizations manage poor learner motivation and high student attrition?

As digital learning becomes more widespread there is a desire to understand how these MOOCs are being conducted. Corporations and lots of other participants would like to gain more knowledge about these new open educational initiatives. Intellectuals want to gain an understanding of how these MOOCs can be made better. To respond to this growing desire for knowledge the stimulating new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these online MOOCs and other open educational resource topics. This scholarly new book also discusses the controversies associated with these online MOOC courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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