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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which describes subjects regarding open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Modern changes in online learning technology have enabled students in all parts of the world to participate in courses via the Internet. Massively open online courses are commonly free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few topics that e-learning organizations have to consider more than ever because e-learning technology is developing so fast. How can educators certify that the instruction provided by these MOOC courses is satisfactory? This open education book offers guidelines for others hoping to create a highly engaging MOOC-based learning experience. How can organizations ensure that teachers are properly credentialed to teach classes online? What business models are being used by organizations like edX to conduct these MOOCs? What assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can we handle problems like inadequate learner motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As elearning technology becomes more prolific there is a developing need to understand how MOOC courses are being conducted. Students and lots of other participants want to better understand these open educational experiments. Teachers want to gain an understanding of how these massively open online courses can be improved. To respond to this crescive demand for details the interesting new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these MOOC courses and other open education resource subjects. This exciting new book also examines the controversies associated with MOOC courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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