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MOOCs and Open Education is a book that talks about topics having to do with open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOC). Recent gains in distance learning have provided the means for humans in nations all around the world to participate in courses online. MOOCs are typically free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few issues that e-learning organizations must deal with in 2015 because e-learning technology is advancing so rapidly. This scholarly volume offer guidelines for educators hoping to create a highly engaging MOOC-based learning environment. How can educators certify that the quality of instruction provided by these massive open online courses is acceptable? How can organizations assure that teachers are properly credentialed to teach classes online? What business models are being used by organizations like Georgetown University to conduct these massive open online courses? What teaching practices and original assessment strategies are optimal? How can organizations manage problems like low learner motivation and high student dropout rates?

As technology-enhanced learning becomes more widespread there is a developing need to be aware of how these massive open online courses are being conducted. Academics and many other participants would like to gain more knowledge about these significant new open education initiatives. Educators want to gain more knowledge about how these MOOC classes can be enhanced. To respond to this expanding demand for knowledge the gripping new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of MOOCs and other open education resource issues. This definitive new book also examines the controversies associated with these massive online courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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