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MOOCs and Open Education is a book that examines subjects pertaining to open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Brand new gains in distance learning make it possible for students all over the world to take part in classes via the Internet. MOOC classes are usually free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are dozens of new technologies emerging each year that can be used for teaching and learning. There are numerous topics that online learning organizations are considering now that technology-enhanced learning is improving so fast. This scholarly volume offer guidelines for educators hoping to create a highly engaging MOOC-based learning environment. How can institutions assure that the quality of education provided by these MOOC courses is acceptable? How can learners ensure that instructors are properly credentialed to teach online? What business strategies are being used by organizations like WizIQ to conduct these MOOC classes? What assessment strategies and experimental teaching practices are optimal? How can teachers handle problems like inadequate student motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As online education technology becomes more procurable there is a increasing demand to better understand how MOOC classes are being conducted. Professors and numerous other stakeholders need to better understand these open education undertakings. Educators want to understand how these massive open online courses can be enhanced. To satisfy this developing desire for knowledge the intriguing new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these MOOCs and other open educational resource issues. This thrilling new book also discusses the most important controversies associated with these massive online courses and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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