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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that investigates subjects relating to open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). The latest evolvements in online learning technology have made it possible for learners all around the world to participate in classes via the Internet. Massively open online courses are ordinarily free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are several subjects that technology-enhanced learning institutions have to struggle with now that distance learning technology is improving so fast. This scholarly volume offer guidelines for educators hoping to create a highly engaging MOOC-based learning environment. How can organizations ensure that the quality of teaching provided by these MOOCs is good? How can participants be assured that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach online? What different business strategies are being used by institutions like United States to conduct these MOOCs? What experimental teaching practices and evaluation strategies are in use today? How can institutions deal with low motivation and high attrition?

As e-learning becomes more commonplace there is a increasing desire to perceive how massively open online courses are being conducted. Universities and many other stakeholders desire to gain more knowledge about the outcomes of these interesting new open education ventures. Lecturers want to comprehend how these MOOCs can be improved. In response to this crescive need for facts the stimulating new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these massive open courses and other open education resource issues. This inspiring new book also describes the major controversies associated with MOOCs and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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