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MOOCs and Open Education is a book that considers issues pertaining to open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses. Recent developments in e-learning are enabling learners in nations all around the world to be participants in classes online. These massive open courses are usually free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of issues that e-learning technology institutions are having to attend to now that learning technology is improving so swiftly. This scholarly volume offer guidelines for educators hoping to create a highly engaging MOOC-based learning environment. How can educators guarantee that the quality of teaching provided by these massively open online courses is acceptable? How can students make sure that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified for online teaching? What business models are being used by organizations like Bermuda to conduct these massively open online courses? What assessment strategies and innovative teaching practices are in use today? How can educators manage problems like low motivation and high attrition?

As distance learning becomes more available there is a expanding demand to gain a better understanding of how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Researchers and many other stakeholders need to gain more knowledge about these new open educational ventures. Teachers want to better understand how these MOOC classes can be enhanced. To satisfy this expanding desire for details the authoritative new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these MOOC courses and other open education resource topics. This thrilling new book also deals with the controversies associated with MOOC courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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