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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which examines topics relating to open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Modern evolvements in learning technology are providing the means for people all around the world to take classes via the Internet. MOOC classes are free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few issues that online learning organizations have to struggle with today because learning technology is improving so swiftly. This scholarly volume offer guidelines for educators hoping to create a highly engaging MOOC-based learning environment. How can institutions make sure that the quality of teaching provided by these MOOC classes is tolerable? How can participants certify that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach classes online? What business models are being used by institutions like New Zealand to conduct these massively open online courses? What assessment strategies and innovative teaching practices are in use today? How can participants deal with the problems of poor learner motivation and high student attrition?

As online learning technology becomes more commonplace there is a increasing desideratum to better understand how these MOOCs are being conducted. Academics and numerous other stakeholders need to understand these interesting new open education initiatives. Educators want to better understand how massively open online courses can be made better. To satisfy this increasing demand for knowledge the amazing new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these MOOC courses and other open educational subjects. This inspiring new book also articulates the most important controversies associated with these online MOOCs and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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