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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that explores subjects having to do with open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOC). Modern evolvements in e-learning have enabled humans in nations all around the world to take courses via the Internet. These massive open courses are generally free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous subjects that distance learning institutions are having to struggle with more than ever because elearning technology is developing so rapidly. This scholarly volume offer guidelines for educators hoping to create a highly engaging MOOC-based learning environment. How can educators ensure that the quality of schooling provided by these massive open online courses is good? How can we be assured that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online? What business models are being used by institutions like New Zealand to conduct these MOOC classes? What assessment strategies and experimental teaching practices are optimal? How can teachers manage issues like inadequate student motivation and high dropout rates?

As distance learning becomes more prolific there is a increasing desire to gain more knowledge about how MOOC classes are being conducted. Teachers and lots of other participants need to be more aware of these important new open education experiments. Educators want to better understand how these MOOC courses can be made better. In response to this developing desire for information the new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these massive open courses and other open educational resource topics. This scholarly new book also addresses the major controversies associated with these massive online courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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