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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which researches topics relating to open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses. New advancements in learning technology are providing the means for people in nations all aver the world to participate in online classes. These massive open courses are commonly free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of subjects that online learning institutions are having to attend to today because elearning technology is developing so rapidly. How can participants certify that the quality of instruction provided by these MOOCs is tolerable? This open education book offers guidelines for others hoping to create a highly engaging MOOC-based learning experience. How can students certify that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach massively open online courses? What business models are being used by institutions like Academic Earth to conduct these MOOC classes? What assessment strategies and original teaching practices are optimal? How can stakeholders manage issues like low motivation and high learner attrition?

As digital e-learning technology becomes more abundant there is a growing need to better understand how these massive open online courses are being conducted. Universities and numerous other participants would like to gain a better understanding of these interesting new open education endeavours. Teachers want to understand how massive open online courses can be improved. In response to this increasing desire for information the definitive new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of MOOCs and other open education issues. This amazing new book also examines the most important controversies associated with massively open online courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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