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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which talks about topics pertaining to open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses. Modern advancements in technology-enhanced learning have provided the means for people in all parts of the world to participate in classes via the Internet. These online MOOCs are almost always free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of issues that elearning organizations are considering in 2015 because technology-enhanced learning is improving so quickly. How can participants certify that the quality of these massively open online courses is all right? MOOCs are a form of distance education. This open education book offers guidelines for others hoping to create a highly engaging MOOC-based learning experience. How can learners certify that lecturers are properly credentialed for teaching online? What different business models are being used by institutions like San Diego State University to conduct these massive open online courses? What teaching practices and original assessment strategies are optimal? How can we handle inadequate student motivation and high student attrition?

As distance learning becomes more prolific there is a expanding demand to understand how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Teachers and many other stakeholders want to understand the outcomes of these significant new open educational initiatives. Lecturers want to understand how these MOOC classes can be enhanced. In response to this crescive demand for data MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these MOOC courses and other open education topics. This thrilling new book also examines the most important controversies associated with MOOC classes and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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