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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that addresses subjects regarding open educational resources and massively open online courses (MOOC). The latest improvements in online learning technology have enabled people in nations all around the world to be participants in online courses. These online MOOC courses are customarily free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of subjects that online learning institutions are having to struggle with now that learning technology is improving so rapidly. How can participants certify that the education provided by these massive open online courses is respectable? This open education book offers guidelines for others hoping to create a highly engaging MOOC-based learning experience. How can organizations make sure that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online MOOC classes? What business strategies are being used by institutions like Khan Academy to conduct these MOOC classes? What innovative assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can organizations manage problems like inadequate student motivation and high attrition?

As elearning technology becomes more widespread there is a necessity to better understand how massively open online courses are being conducted. Scholars and numerous other participants need to better grasp these intriguing new open education endeavours. Researchers want to better understand how MOOC classes can be made better. In response to this desire for data the definitive new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of MOOC courses and other open educational resource issues. This exciting new book also deals with the major controversies associated with these massive open courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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