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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which addresses subjects relevant to open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOC). Brand new developments in online education technology enable learners in nations all around the world to be participants in courses online. These massive open courses are ordinarily free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are many topics that e-learning institutions are having to struggle with now that distance learning technology is advancing so quickly. This scholarly volume offer guidelines for educators hoping to create a highly engaging MOOC-based learning environment. How can stakeholders make sure that the quality of schooling provided by these massively open online courses is decent? How can learners assure that instructors are properly credentialed to teach massively open online courses? What strategies are being used by institutions like Canvas Network to conduct these massively open online courses? What experimental teaching practices and evaluation strategies are optimal? How can organizations manage inadequate student motivation and high learner attrition?

As distance learning technology becomes more available there is a growing need to understand how MOOC courses are being conducted. Public servants and many other participants want to better grasp the outcomes of these important new open education initiatives. Academics want to gain an understanding of how MOOCs can be improved. To handle this growing desire for knowledge the inspiring new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these online MOOCs and other open educational subjects. This gripping new book also studies the most important controversies associated with MOOC courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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