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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which explores subjects relevant to open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Recent gains in online learning make it possible for learners in every nation on earth to be participants in classes online. These massively open online courses are mostly free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few subjects that learning technology organizations are dealing with now that e-learning technology is improving so quickly. How can stakeholders ensure that the quality of schooling provided by these massively open online courses is adequate? This open education book offers guidelines for others hoping to create a highly engaging MOOC-based learning experience. How can we ensure that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online MOOC classes? What different business models are being used by organizations like Coursera to conduct these massively open online courses? What assessment strategies and experimental teaching practices are optimal? How can organizations handle problems like poor student motivation and high attrition?

As online learning technology becomes more available there is a increasing necessity to perceive how massively open online courses are being conducted. Teachers and many other participants need to better grasp these promising new open educational undertakings. Public servants want to grasp how MOOC classes can be improved. To satisfy this growing demand for knowledge the stimulating new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of massive open online courses and other open educational resource issues. This amazing new book also explores the key controversies associated with these MOOCs and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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