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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that explores topics relevant to open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOC). The latest gains in distance learning technology are empowering students in all parts of the world to take part in online classes. Massively open online courses are ordinarily free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are many issues that e-learning institutions are having to attend to 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 we guarantee that the quality control for these MOOC courses is all right? How can students certify that teachers are properly credentialed to teach online courses? What different business strategies are being used by institutions like Saint Martin to conduct these massively open online courses? What evaluation strategies and experimental teaching practices are in use today? How can organizations deal with poor student motivation and high attrition?

As electronic education technology becomes more procurable there is a developing desire to gain more knowledge about how massive open online courses are being conducted. Teachers and lots of other stakeholders would like to understand the outcomes of these new open educational endeavours. Researchers want to better understand how MOOCs can be made better. In response to this demand for details the amazing new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these MOOCs and other open educational resource subjects. This interesting new book also explores the major controversies associated with MOOC courses and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

MOOCS And Open Education