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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which explores subjects having to do with open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOC). The latest advances in elearning are making it possible for people in every nation on earth to participate in courses via the Internet. Massively open online courses are generally free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are many subjects that e-learning technology organizations are having to consider now that online education technology is improving so quickly. This scholarly volume offer guidelines for educators hoping to create a highly engaging MOOC-based learning environment. How can we be assured that the quality of training provided by these massively open online courses is all right? How can students ensure that instructors are properly credentialed to teach online MOOC courses? What different business strategies are being used by organizations like Coursera to conduct these massively open online courses? What experimental evaluation strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can educators handle issues like inadequate student motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As distance learning technology becomes more procurable there is a developing desire to comprehend how massively open online courses are being conducted. Students and numerous other stakeholders need to better comprehend the outcomes of these interesting new open educational initiatives. People want to know how these MOOCs can be enhanced. In response to this desideratum for information the gripping new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these massive online courses and other open educational topics. This interesting new book also examines the major controversies associated with these online MOOCs and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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