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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which researches issues regarding open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOC). The latest advancements in distance learning technology are empowering students in every nation on earth to take classes online. These MOOC classes are mostly free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are many topics that e-learning technology institutions have to deal with now that online learning technology is developing so quickly. This scholarly volume offer guidelines for educators hoping to create a highly engaging MOOC-based learning environment. How can teachers assure that the instruction provided by these MOOC classes is acceptable? MOOCs are a form of distance education. How can institutions be assured that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified for online teaching? What strategies are being used by institutions like Stanford Online to conduct these MOOC courses? What teaching practices and evaluation strategies are optimal? How can we get a handle on low motivation and high student attrition?

As learning technology becomes more abundant there is a expanding desire to grasp how massively open online courses are being conducted. Corporations and lots of other stakeholders desire to better perceive the outcomes of these important new open education endeavours. Trainers want to gain an understanding of how these massively open online courses can be made better. To satisfy this growing desideratum for data the exciting new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of MOOC courses and other open educational resource issues. This exciting new book also discusses the key controversies associated with massive open online courses and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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