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MOOCs and Open Education is a book that addresses topics pertaining to open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOC). Brand new evolvements in technology-enhanced learning are empowering people all over the world to participate in classes online. These massive open courses are free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are many issues that e-learning institutions have to consider today because online education technology is developing so swiftly. How can institutions ensure that the quality control for these massive open online courses is all right? This open education book offers guidelines for others hoping to create a highly engaging MOOC-based learning experience. How can learners be assured that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified for online teaching? What business models are being used by institutions like Isle of Man to conduct these massive open online courses? What teaching practices and evaluation strategies are optimal? How can organizations deal with poor student motivation and high student dropout rates?

As e-learning becomes more procurable there is a increasing need to perceive how MOOC courses are being conducted. Corporations and lots of other stakeholders want to better grasp these promising new open educational initiatives. Academics want to gain more knowledge about how massively open online courses can be improved. To meet this growing desire for information the definitive new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these massive online courses and other open education topics. This book also discusses the key controversies associated with MOOC courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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