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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which analyzes subjects related to open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Recent developments in online learning technology have empowered learners all around the world to take part in classes via the Internet. MOOCs are commonly free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are several issues that technology-enhanced learning institutions have to deal with more than ever because online learning technology is advancing so swiftly. This scholarly volume offer guidelines for educators hoping to create a highly engaging MOOC-based learning environment. How can organizations guarantee that the training provided by these MOOC classes is tolerable? How can organizations ensure that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach online classes? What different business models are being used by institutions like American Samoa to conduct these massively open online courses? What assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can we manage issues like poor student motivation and high learner attrition?

As electronic educational technology becomes more commonplace there is a demand to gain more knowledge about how MOOCs are being conducted. Scholars and many other participants would like to better grasp these fascinating new open education undertakings. Instructors want to gain more knowledge about how MOOCs can be made better. To handle this need for details MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these MOOC classes and other open education issues. This authoritative new book also discusses 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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