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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which describes subjects relating to open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses. Recent gains in elearning technology are providing the means for people all over the world to participate in online classes. These MOOC courses are almost always free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous subjects that elearning organizations are having to attend to more than ever because online learning technology is developing so rapidly. This scholarly volume offer guidelines for educators hoping to create a highly engaging MOOC-based learning environment. How can educators be assured that the quality of instruction provided by these massively open online courses is all right? How can participants be assured that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified for online teaching? What strategies are being used by organizations like Marquette University to conduct these massively open online courses? What experimental teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can participants deal with the problems of poor student motivation and high learner attrition?

As e-learning technology becomes more commonplace there is a increasing need to gain a better understanding of how MOOCs are being conducted. Scientists and lots of other stakeholders want to understand these open educational endeavours. Intellectuals want to comprehend how massive open online courses can be improved. In response to this developing demand for details the authoritative new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open education issues. This interesting new book also examines the major controversies associated with massive open online courses and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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