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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that investigates topics related to open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses. Recent advances in electronic education technology have provided the means for people all around the world to take part in online courses. These massive open online courses are usually free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are many issues that e-learning organizations are considering today because e-learning technology is advancing so fast. This scholarly volume offer guidelines for educators hoping to create a highly engaging MOOC-based learning environment. How can participants be assured that the quality of schooling provided by these MOOC courses is all right? How can we guarantee that educators are properly credentialed to teach classes online? What strategies are being used by institutions like Coursera to conduct these massively open online courses? What experimental assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can organizations get a handle on inadequate learner motivation and high attrition?

The ultimate purpose of massive open online courses is to provide education to more people all around the world. As online education technology becomes more widespread there is a growing need to understand how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Academics and numerous other participants need to gain more knowledge about the outcomes of these interesting new open educational initiatives. Researchers want to gain more knowledge about how MOOCs can be improved. To satisfy this developing need for facts the authoritative new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these MOOC classes and other open education resource topics. This stimulating new book also articulates the key controversies associated with these MOOC courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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