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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which studies topics pertaining to open educational resources and massively open online courses. Brand new developments in online education technology enable learners in all parts of the world to participate in courses via the Internet. These online MOOCs are typically free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are many subjects that technology-enhanced learning organizations have to consider more than ever because elearning technology is advancing so quickly. This scholarly volume offer guidelines for educators hoping to create a highly engaging MOOC-based learning environment. How can educators guarantee that the schooling provided by these massive open online courses is tolerable? How can participants ensure that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach courses online? What business models are being used by institutions like Coursera to conduct these massively open online courses? What teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can participants manage inadequate motivation and high learner attrition?

As distance learning technology becomes more widespread there is a growing demand to gain more knowledge about how MOOC courses are being conducted. Educators and many other stakeholders need to better comprehend the outcomes of these new open educational ventures. Educators want to perceive how MOOCs can be made better. In response to this growing need for information the book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of massive open online courses and other open education resource topics. This dramatic new book also reviews the key controversies associated with MOOC courses and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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