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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which examines issues relating to open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses. The latest advancements in e-learning technology are enabling learners in nations all around the world to take part in courses via the Internet. These MOOCs are mostly free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are several topics that technology-enhanced learning organizations are considering more than ever because online learning technology is advancing so swiftly. This scholarly volume offer guidelines for educators hoping to create a highly engaging MOOC-based learning environment. How can we certify that the quality control for these MOOCs is decent? How can we assure that educators are properly credentialed to teach massively open online courses? What different business models are being used by organizations like Netherlands to conduct these massively open online courses? What assessment strategies and experimental teaching practices are in use today? How can organizations manage issues like low learner motivation and high dropout rates?

As learning technology becomes more available there is a increasing necessity to better understand how MOOCs are being conducted. Professors and lots of other stakeholders need to better understand the outcomes of these compelling new open educational ventures. People want to understand how these MOOCs can be enhanced. In response to this increasing desire for knowledge the scholarly new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these online MOOCs and other open education issues. This book also describes the most important controversies associated with MOOC classes and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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